itibaren Gochamara, Bangladesh
This book was very well-crafted and compelling. At the risk of having far too many novels well-rated, I had to give this one a five simply because its style was heavy inspiration for a recently completed work of my own. The story is told in chunks of present time broken up by the individual stories of each major character in somewhat similar fashion to the Canterbury Tales. It's woven carefully with good detailing, each story as interesting and compelling as the characters found within. It's definitely more space-opera, so "big epic plot" is what it's all about. It's technically the first in a series of four books (broken up as two sets of two), and the second finishes off what was started in the first.
This book presented an interesting case for living an ayurvedic lifestyle that is similar to homeopathy and holistic health. Rather than adopting the diet and routine, I think it is more helpful/realistic to think about how integrating various concepts into your own daily schedule and above all, to become more in tune with your bodies needs.
I couldn't put it down! Great new perspectives to think about! I really think this is a great book for our times and shows how to truly find peace with ourselves and others.