The year is 1973. The Bangladesh war of independence is over but the country remains in chaos. Gareth McKinley, a young Australian, arrives in the country to work on a project set up to care for destitute children. He quickly learns that living and working in a post-war environment can be dangerous. A crisis emerges when some children involved in the project cannot be accounted for. Does the explanation lie in a mysterious letter that seems to have been sent from Dubai?
Dhanmondi Road sensitively captures the atmosphere of a country in turmoil and charts Gareth's progress towards increasing self-knowledge and -awareness in ways he could not have dreamed of before setting out on this journey.
R H Young is an Australian who has lived in England since the 1990s. He lives with his partner in East Sussex. His background is in social work and university lecturing. This is his debut novel. It is based on his experience of living and working in Bangladesh in the 1970s.
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As for Gareth, the narrator, this book took me on a journey and opened my eyes to a new country and culture. The descriptions of the places visited, and particularly the issues encountered travelling in Bangladesh, conjured up visions of a far distant world. Gareth’s geographical and emotional exploration during his time there was beautifully written, engaging the reader in his feelings towards his colleagues and girlfriends, as well as towards the country and its people. The characters were so well drawn, they popped into being in my mind and stayed there. Gareth’s development during the tale is brought alive, giving the reader recognition of the pain of his naivety, eagerness to experience new adventures and joy as he starts to revel and grow in his new life.
I want to know what happened next!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and recommend it to those seeking an educational as well as characterful story with a good plot.
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Dhanmondi Road was one of a kind book based on the plight of the Bangladeshi people in 1973. Being a citizen of a third world country, there were many instances I could actually understand since I have read about them up close.
This was a book which was really engrossing. The language was vivid and fluid. The book had its fair share of plot twists which kept it juicy throughout. The mangled web of plot twists & conspiracies is sure to keep the readers craving more.
The story line and the plot was amazing! This book takes the reader on one hell of a ride and is a beautifully crafted tale of suspense, thrill and a lot of information. The writing style of the author is compelling yet easy to comprehend. The sentence formation is flawless and the words of the author brought the story to life.
The storyline kept the book interesting and the autor painted a very vivid picture of his words. There wasn’t a single moment where the book lost its thrill. This book was more than just a novel. It is like an educational extravaganza. The things you learn in this book are amazing. The author had an impeccably stunning way of shedding light upon the plight of the people. Whether it was about the citizens scavenging for food, destitute children or environmental problems, everything was talked about in this book.
The characters were amazingly penned and seemed real, especially Gareth. I liked the play of language and the dialogues were impactful and had that punch to it. I am amazed at the author's ability to bring out intense emotions in the reader. Whilst reading the book, I could legit feel what the characters were feeling. I felt connected to them.
Lastly, I would recommend this book to all the people because if you haven’t read this, you are missing out on a lot. This book is a great opportunity for everyone to understand about the third world countries which are rarely brought to light in books.
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