Nov 12, 2001 03:11 PM
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Somehow really really rating best authors is quite a tough job.here are a few of my favourites:
Tom Robbins- Amazing, wild, rollicking, hyperbolic - thats the only way I can describe my favourite author who takes you on a wild, almost psychedelic trip leaving you gasping for more.incredulous! Good reads are'Jitterbug Perfume', 'Still life with woodpecker', 'Skinny legs and all'
John Irving- touching, poignant, interesting, a good story teller. good ones' The world according to Garp' which was a cult book, 'The 158 pound marriage' etc.
Rohinton Mistry - really a class act.the focus on everyday people living their everyday lives under extraordinary circumstances.really good.'A fine balance', 'Such a long journey', 'Swimming Lessons - Tales from Firozshabaug'.especially'A fine balance' - its really touching(heart wrenching) and leaves you with a nice feeling of having read a truly great novel!
Bapsi Sidhwa - Rollicking tales full of funny, lovable and wicked characters.her lifelike portrayal of characers actually makes you feel a part of the story.good reads are' The Crow eaters', 'the Paskistani Bride', 'The Ice Candy man'
Vikram seth -'A suitable Boy' is reaaaaalllly long.but its great.wonderful insights.and'The Golden Gate' is awesome.
Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay -'Pathar Panchali'.do read it.never have I come across a more poignant account of childhood and innocence.
Kuvempu(K.V. Putappa) - The english translation of his Kannada novel'Kanooru Heggaditi' is a vivid and engaging tale of life in rural India.its not a tear jerker, it not about social causes.its just about family life.and beautifully told .
Erle Stanley Gardner - nice whodunnits.Perry Mason is a lot more intersting than Christie's staid knitting freak Miss Marple.almost as good as Hercule Poirot.
well I guess there are lots more.and i'll keep adding!
