RaveHistorical Novel SocietyA sweeping saga that covers over two thousand years, River of Fire weaves the lives and fates of several recurring characters into a glorious tapestry of India’s history ... Although it may sound chaotic, somehow the text winds seamlessly from the wanderings of a Buddhist monk (circa 300 BC) through the empire of the Great Moguls and then that of the English Raj, down to Partition and its aftermath. Brilliant and thought-provoking, my only caveat on River of Fire is that readers not familiar with India’s history may find some of the leaps of time hard to follow. But don’t let that stop you; this book is fascinating!
Anne Boyd Rioux
PositiveHistorical Novel SocietyOne of the most famous opening lines in literature: \'Christmas won’t be Christmas without any presents.\' belongs to one of the best-loved books ever written. Yet Little Women has wound up pegged as a children’s book for girls. However, it’s much, much more, and Anne Rioux has done an excellent analysis of the novel and its author, and of the plays, movies, and television versions of the book.
