Henry Holt & Co. - 2013
I wanted a quick and fun read and from the cover and title, I thought this book might be the one; I was right. This book is actually the second of a proposed trilogy. The first book was:Jana Bibi's Excellent Fortunes. I enjoyed this one, but really do want to go back and read the first book as well.
This story takes place in Hamara Nagar, a fictional town somewhere in the Indian Himalayas where fifty-nine year old Janet Laird (Jana) makes a living as a fortune teller, reading the cards of mostly tourists who visit the area. She has help though, in the form of a loose-jawed parrot named Mr. Ganguly. In this installment Mr. Ganguly's popularity draws attention to himself by some birdnappers.
Yes, Mr. Ganguly makes the story very fun, but I now want to learn more about Jana, Jolly Grant House and the other characters as well. Jana is a very sweet lady, (she is Scottish, but a citizen of India). This one was just so much fun, but there are some endearing moments as well. It was just such a refreshing change from a few sad stories I've read lately. Try it if you need a nice change of pace!
(eGalley received via NetGalley)
This does sound cute!
ReplyDeleteI like stories of the colonials who have remained behind. They have such interesting histories and stories with them.
ReplyDeleteI does sound like a nice change of pace. Glad you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteI want to read this one! I read cards too, and this sounds like fun with the parrot and the colonial era. Plus it sounds light and fun, definitely a change from what I've been reading, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Diane...this one does sound good...and I do enjoy books that are a change of pace.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I once knew someone who taught me how to read Tarot cards...but I've long since forgotten much of it. But it was fun...and fascinating.
DeleteI like the ones with the crime solving pets! Hadn't heard of this series.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like fun. I'll put the whole trilogy on my list.
ReplyDeleteI agree, that does sound cute and so is the title!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a lot of fun! :)
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of this one--especially how many dark reads I've enjoyed recently. I am glad you enjoyed this one, Diane!
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