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A boy who never grows up. A country that is always developing. Slow, a story that begins in India at a place and time where only rats participate in rat-races. Narrated through the eyes of Baba, going through his idyllic childhood, doing things at his own pace; and the lives of his parents, brother, servants and friend, Neloy.
Slow portrays the humorous quirks of growing up within as diverse a culture as India, yet unfolding a perspective that has universal appeal.
- Sales Rank: #6162031 in Books
- Published on: 2013-12-03
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.50" h x .69" w x 5.51" l, .86 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 306 pages
Review
ForeWord Clarion Reviews: "Slow is a luxuriously sensual and provocative journey through life and death that examines the beauty and irony in the world around us."
Kirkus Review: "Bordoloi's debut novel offers a picturesque journey through contemporary India with a splash of Mad Men style."
Readers' Favorite Review: "I recommend Slow as a great escape from ordinary stories and conventional plots and writing styles. Bordoloi has mastered a story that is unlike any I have read before."
From the Author
The concept for Slow... came to me during a pause in life. I had been in the corporate world for over a decade - most of my working life. I thought my job was the most important thing, only occasionally taking a break to attend to other things in life. When the global recession hit Africa I was in Uganda. My employer decided to cut costs, and for the first time in my adult life I had time in my hands. Quite unexpectedly I found it to be a wonderful experience. My mind was set free, not stuck to a routine. It was during that phase that I started Slow... realising for the first time in my adult life, what it actually meant to be living.
From the Back Cover
Slow is the story of a boy who preferred to walk, when the world around him was gearing up to run.
Baba is born in a remote corner, sheltered from modern development. His father's job takes the family from town to town, and with each move, Baba comes to terms with his new life. He spends an idyllic childhood doing things at his own pace, bending the rules whenever he can. And then the unthinkable happens...
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
Escape into the charms of India as lived by teenage boys
By Joan A. Adamak
This was a most unusual story, told mostly in narrative style through more than half of the book. The story encompasses several teenage boys in India, one of whom, "Baba" lives life at his own pace, which is that he takes little interest in learning to talk, socializing with others, learning in school and he lives life at his own pace. He has an unusual gift of communicating with animals, and especially his dog Lumba. His older brother Riku drags him into groups of other teenagers and at times it is difficult to know who is narrating the scenes. But the prose is beautifully written, sets the scenes and actions out so clearly it is like being there, and after awhile the reader doesn't care if there is any dialogue to bring forth a more active story. Eventually Baba reaches a turning point in his life, causing him to make decisions he had never made before and to act in ways alien to himself.
The reader gets much insight into the culture of India, at least in these few areas described, and although much of the terminology describing food and preparation of it is in one of the cultural languages of India, it does not diminish the story at all. Although it took me awhile to understand where the author was going, once I did, the tale took on a life of its own and I was pulled into it, enjoying it. With these caveats, I believe many readers will be educated and entertained by this story.
I was given this story to read and asked to give a honest review, which I have done.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Left me thinking well after it ended
By Amazon Customer
I stumbled upon this title and downloaded a sample without much thought... I then proceeded to read it much too quickly (couldn't help myself!). Now that it's finished I'm looking forward to re-reading it Babu-style (SLOW-ly). Even during my first read I was forced to address the amount of energy I've wasted on everyday b.s. Who knew choosing this random book based on its endearing characters and addictive plot would send me into a deep novel study trying to decipher "what it all means?" I just wanted to escape to India for a few hours! :)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
"Slow": A Story to be Savored
By Sean P. Endress
Full disclosure: I received a free copy of this book for reviewing purposes. The opinions below are entirely my own.
Every now and then I come across a book that makes me want to lower the ratings on most of my other reviews to make these five stars more meaningful. I'd give "Slow" six if I could.
I must make one point clear right away: "Slow" is not about plot, it is about people. It is about what it means to be a person on this Earth, in Indian society, as part of a unit of family or friends or employees. It is at once down-to-earth and fantastic, powerful, yet gentle. "Slow" is not meant to be read through in a few nights, but rather a piece to be examined carefully to be understood.
As the title and premise might indicate, the actual pace of the plot is, well, slow. Normally this would be a huge detractor, but for this book, it works, because there is no hurry to move from point to point. Mr. Bordoloi's English is far from mechanically perfect, but the language is descriptive and, when needed, truly beautiful. He provides an outstandingly comprehensible insight into Indian culture, including traditions, values, and structures that might be very foreign to readers from other countries.
I mustn't say too much in the interest of spoiler prevention, but a dramatic turn is taken in the middle of the book as we follow the main character's path to adulthood, one that elevates the work from good to remarkable, and keeps it there for the entire second half.
The narrative structure is generally easy to follow - it jumps from narrator to narrator, and it sometimes takes a few lines to understand whose point of view you're in, but the overall experience enhances the driving point of the book - to take pause, to examine, to see from all angles to truly understand.
Bottom line: "Slow" is not your average book, but rather an experience, to be slowly savored. It will take time to read, but you must make the time. I highly recommend it.
Some adult language and situations appear later in the book, parents be advised.
With questions or comments, please feel free to leave a note below or to email me at SeanOnAmazon@gmail.com.
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