This is a wonderful book, and as difficult to explain as it is wonderful! It takes place in Nepal, and Dinerstein uses a lot of Nepalese language (which he defines at the back of the book). So it took a little while for me to get the rhythm of the writing...a slow start. But once I discovered the rhythm of the writing, the rhythm of the entire story opened up like a glorious surprise! This book is about nature, and elephants, and the bonds between people and nature, and about human greed and life in another place, far from here, but then not so different in many ways. If you like elephants, you must read this! If you like nature, you must read this as well. If you like adventure but also beautifully written scenes and events, not in a traditional style but in a very descriptive style that will make you feel like you are in the jungle with Nandu and Dei Kali, his "mother", then give this a try.
I always read with the people I would recommend a book to in mind, but this one is a challenge...it takes some time to get started, to fall into the language, but if you make it, the reward is awesome. This book probably won't please everyone, but those it does please will be very, very satisfied! 5 paws!
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