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May 24th, 2004, 05:04
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| Amazon is listing it for $50!! Why so expensive? I understand it is a large book, but I can't imagine paying so much for a book. Reviews are excellent BTW. |
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May 24th, 2004, 05:37
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May 24th, 2004, 06:28
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| The book looks interesting and the man clearly has a tale to tell but I agree with what's been said already - at $50 a copy this author is still a robber, albeit unarmed these days.
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May 24th, 2004, 10:05
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| Shantaram has been out in Australia for a while, as the author is Australian. I don't think it was equivalent to $50 US though! It's a great read, particularly the sections about the slum in Mumbai where Roberts lived for a while. His affection for India is so strong...Mumbai really is the main character. Makes you never want to see the insides of an Indian jail!! BTW, I think Roberts said that he didn't want to release the book in paperback because he wanted it to be 'taken seriously'. So unless he and the publisher has a re-think on that, buying the hardback may be the only option. |
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May 24th, 2004, 11:01
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| I think the $ 50 price in amazon.com is from the fact that it's not been released yet in the US and it's an import. (Imports are generally priced more expensively.) |
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May 24th, 2004, 16:55
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| when you see his first picture he looks like a gentle enough guy, nothing out of the ordinary. But then you scroll down and see him in a vest and you realise hs is one big mofo. |
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May 24th, 2004, 20:33
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| Another one requiring honorary membership at IM.
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May 24th, 2004, 20:48
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| yes, but what does he say about peeing in hotel sinks?
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May 24th, 2004, 22:10
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| Hmmm i live in england and u can get it in paperback for £9. Thats a lot cheaper than $50 . Thats from amazon.co.uk Shantaram ~ Greg Roberts -- (Paperback - April 30, 2004) Our Price: £9.09 |
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