Mr Iyer Goes to War
Ryan Lobo
Mr Iyer Goes to War
Ryan Lobo
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A clever reworking of Don Quixote ... Much haphazard hilarity ... Weaves a nifty path between mayhem and genuine emotion. A satisfying and touching ending
A clever reworking of Don Quixote ... Much haphazard hilarity ... Weaves a nifty path between mayhem and genuine emotion. A satisfying and touching ending
By reimagining the story of the errant knight Don Quixote in contemporary India, Ryan Lobo has created a touching, hilarious and insightful meditation on the ills of contemporary society
A wicked, scuttling jaunt of a book filled with unforgettable characters ... Utterly bonkers
A compelling, humane story … Filled with witty characters, easy humour, insightful quotes and most importantly, with a protagonist who’s like a classic Shakespearean fool – wisest of all ... A delightful read. Unputdownable
An audacious Cervantes-inspired romp across a nation that might just be in need of a concussed hero
I finished it in one sitting! It has a great climax and is really well written
Transplanting Cervantes’ knight into a new cultural context with its own distinct tradition of honour and holiness is a clever idea, acknowledging the perennial follies of daft old men while commenting on present-day India
In a nod to Don Quixote, Lobo’s debut plays with imagination and humour as his protagonist embarks on an adventure of a lifetime
Splendid … A picaresque adventure … Lobo’s novel vibrates with more energy than the original, and modern readers will probably more naturally root for the indefatigable Iyer … Manages to combine page-turning adventure with philosophical inquiry about regeneration and courage, all in a world rich with modern India’s beauty and chaos. Lobo may have taken inspiration from the greats, but he has created something brilliant in its own right
Ryan Lobo is an award-winning photographer and filmmaker based in Bangalore. Publications in which his writing has featured include the Boston Review, National Geographic, Caravan, Bidoun Magazine and the Wall Street Journal. Mr Iyer Goes to War is his first novel. ryanlobo.net
A clever reworking of Don Quixote ... Much haphazard hilarity ... Weaves a nifty path between mayhem and genuine emotion. A satisfying and touching ending
By reimagining the story of the errant knight Don Quixote in contemporary India, Ryan Lobo has created a touching, hilarious and insightful meditation on the ills of contemporary society
A wicked, scuttling jaunt of a book filled with unforgettable characters ... Utterly bonkers
A compelling, humane story … Filled with witty characters, easy humour, insightful quotes and most importantly, with a protagonist who’s like a classic Shakespearean fool – wisest of all ... A delightful read. Unputdownable
An audacious Cervantes-inspired romp across a nation that might just be in need of a concussed hero
I finished it in one sitting! It has a great climax and is really well written
Transplanting Cervantes’ knight into a new cultural context with its own distinct tradition of honour and holiness is a clever idea, acknowledging the perennial follies of daft old men while commenting on present-day India
In a nod to Don Quixote, Lobo’s debut plays with imagination and humour as his protagonist embarks on an adventure of a lifetime
Splendid … A picaresque adventure … Lobo’s novel vibrates with more energy than the original, and modern readers will probably more naturally root for the indefatigable Iyer … Manages to combine page-turning adventure with philosophical inquiry about regeneration and courage, all in a world rich with modern India’s beauty and chaos. Lobo may have taken inspiration from the greats, but he has created something brilliant in its own right
Ryan Lobo is an award-winning photographer and filmmaker based in Bangalore. Publications in which his writing has featured include the Boston Review, National Geographic, Caravan, Bidoun Magazine and the Wall Street Journal. Mr Iyer Goes to War is his first novel. ryanlobo.net