In addition to the sexual feelings she arouses in Shiv, Meena introduces him to young political activists who take up his cause. This form of siege, though, can take many months or even years, depending upon the size of the stores of food the fortified position holds. Highly recommended. Coping with Meena's care, struggling with the feeling this intellectual, self-possessed, politically minded, and sexually aware young woman stirs in him, Murthy's life is thrown into even further turmoil when one of his medieval Indian history lessons is challenged by a group of religious extremists. One of the first recorded military engagements in history, the Battle of Megiddo also resulted in a grueling, months-long siege. Still, Hariharan succeeds in illuminating the siege-like mentality that exists when extremists set the agenda for intellectual culture. Professor Shiv Murthy is tantalized by the idea, even though his wife is currently visiting their daughter in Seattle and Meena doesn't think her parents need to know about her slight inconvenience. Topics. . Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. I got the book discarded from a library. Time Siege is the second in Wesley Chu’s “Time Salvager” series, which follows the troubled time traveller James Griffin-Mars, as he attempts to break free from the control of corrupt corporations and a broken Time Agency, and attempt to rehabilitate both himself and the future. An extremist group accuses Shiv of anti-Hindu bias because of his lesson about the 12th-century poet and social reformer Basavanna, who campaigned for citizen equality and called for the end of the caste system. Staff meetings, lesson modules, a half-hearted little affair with a colleaguethis is the bland but comfortable life of Shiv Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Githa Hariharan was educated in Bombay, Manila, and the United States. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Please try again. When Meena, his twenty-four-year-old ward, breaks her leg, she calls on him for help, even though they barely know each other and even though Murthy’s wife is visiting their daughter in another city. Of course, the middle-aged man is unable to resist this faintly scandalous arrangement. The inside of the book cover sounded interesting and besides, how bad can a book about India be? Heartbreakingly funny, moving and as relevant as today’s headlines.”—. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. �When they came for me, there was no one left to speak��, Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2003. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Mild-mannered professor of medieval history Shiv Murthy finds himself faced with a tantalizing proposition when a friend’s daughter breaks her leg and is unable to negotiate around her college dormitory. I've come to realize that whenever an author wins some big literary prize, the book is probably not for the common folk who just like to read for entertainment. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. In times of war all is permissible. Shiv is forced to confront the demands of his times and choose a direction for the future. Even as he struggles to care for Meena and ignore his increasing attraction to her, a group of religious extremists challenges one of his lessons on medieval India. Please try your request again later. I'll acknowledge that perhaps I'm just not intellectual enough to appreciate whatever it was the author was rambling about - sort of a cultural history lesson. Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2005. But increasingly in thrall to Meena and influenced by her political convictions, Murthy takes an entirely unexpected plunge into the political world: he defies the university and the fundamentalists, and defies as well his most basic sense of who and what he is. In war-torn Yemen, the crimes pile up. I've come to realize that whenever an author wins some big literary prize, the book is probably not for the common folk who just like to read for entertainment. Main menu. First, the young and passionate daughter of an old friend breaks her leg and moves in with him. Something went wrong. The decision he makes will prompt readers to ask themselves the same question. Coping with Meenas care, struggling with the feeling this intellectual, self-possessed, politically minded, and sexually aware young woman stirs in him, Murthys life is thrown into even further turmoil when one of his medieval Indian history lessons is challenged by a group of religious extremists. Best Sellers Rank: #7,739,783 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #266,433 in Literary Fiction (Books) Customer Reviews: 3.6 out of 5 stars. Publication date. Times, Sunday Times ( 2011 ) Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The inside of the book cover sounded interesting and besides, how bad can a book about India be? College teachers, Religious fundamentalism, Guardian and ward, Middle-aged men, Young women. Please try again. When Meena, his twenty-four-year-old ward, breaks her leg, she calls on him for help, even though they barely know each other and even though Murthys wife is visiting their daughter in another city. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. First, the young and passionate daughter of an old friend breaks her leg and moves in with him. There are important issues raised about objective truth, particularly historical truth, and the relationship between history and identity politics. “A heady mix of myth, modern mores, politics and lust. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. It's a comfort to some and repressive to others. ISBN-13 : 978-0375422393. Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2019. Fine fictional treatment of an important issue. The siege was a popular technique of medieval warfare and aimed to force the enemy to abandon a castle (or sometimes a whole town) or die in its defence. Size: 13.5 Cms x 21 Cms. But, as it was, pretty bad. The university responds by giving Murthy the opportunity to apologize publicly. At 52, Shiv Murthy is a New Delhi professor of history. And children who bear no responsibility for governance or warfare endure the punishment. British fleet headed by George Keppel, 3rd Earl of Albemarle lays siege to Spanish controlled Havana for a month. Shiv Murthy is a meek, middle-aged professor of history at a college in New Delhi. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. (I've always loved books about the Indian culture and country.) Please try again. He leads a mild, unremarkable life until, while his wife is away, things spin out of control. There was a problem loading your book clubs. It … Sieges of Kolberg (1759, 1760, and 1761) – Seven Years' War. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. While the narrative poses important questions, it lacks dramatic tension. Hariharan, Githa, 1954-. Or, at least, that's been my experience. Unable to add item to List. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. On August 6… Unable to add item to List. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Rather than laying blame at the feet of either European colonialists or African tyrants, she suggests that the two groups coexist in a kind of depraved symbiosis, producing crippling poverty, corruption, and civil war. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. For those with epistemological inclinations, this is a very interesting, and beautifully written, novel. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. 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