Between roses in Mumbai "In a slum hut by the international airport, Abdul's parents came to a decision with an uncharacteristic economy of words. The father would wait inside the trash-strewn, tin-roofed shack where the family of eleven resided. He'd go quietly when arrested." (Prologue, Behind the Beautiful Forevers, Katherine Boo)
Editors Choice:
Not Editors Choice
Shortlist Date:
Monday, 27 February 2012 - 2:47pm
Shortlist Position:
General item
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