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Reviewed on May 1, 2003
This debut novel traces the life of a young Indian named Babu, focusing on his often uneasy relationship with his father, Dr. Dam. The story begins after the veterinarian has retired and then reverses, a distinctive approach that proves effective. By regularly refusing to make the ethical compromises that his fellow bureaucrats often deem acceptable, Dr. Dam has distinguished himself as a civil servant. His refusal isolates him from...Log In or Sign Up to Read More