This summer ought to be a character-building exercise. I am in Mithapur, which is in Gujarat- just about a km from the sea. The nearest 'city' is Jamnagar; all of which indicates a dreary existence. The sun is relentless, the surprisingly cool and strong winds are the only saving grace.
Having just returned from Switzerland, from the St. Gallen symposium, it makes for a stark contrast.
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I have been reading a lot of Batman these days, in anticipation of 'The Dark Knight'. So, I am working my way through this list.
Read 'The Long Halloween' and 'Hush'- couldn't help but notice the similarities, with Jeph Loeb writing both. The brooding gets to you after a while; Batman appears to be quite self-centred. The Joker is relentlessly berserk- though, for a physically 'frail' (atleast in comparison to Batman) and essentially, a lone operative, he is too successful with his 'dastardly plans'.
May they give Heath Ledger an Oscar for his role, or a nomination!
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Just finished 'An Equal Music' by Vikram Seth: quite depressing actually, like the London weather (apparently). There's a lot of music and music-related discussion, anguish and unrequited love.
The book needs some sunshine and laughter.
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