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The Milk Lady of Bangalore: An Unexpected Adventure

Shoba Narayan
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The Milk Lady of Bangalore: An Unexpected Adventure

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018

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Shoba Narayan

The Milk Lady of Bangalore: An Unexpected Adventure

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Indian Literature

Travel Literature

Biography
Setting

Bangalore, India • Contemporary

Topic
Animals
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Milk Lady of Bangalore: An Unexpected Adventure, a person returning to Bangalore from New York builds a unique friendship with a milk seller. Through interactions involving cows, culture, and community, the narrative explores themes of tradition and modernity, offering insight into daily life in India and the human connections that bridge different worlds.

Humorous

Adventurous

Inspirational

Contemplative

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

3.9

1,819 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Milk Lady of Bangalore: An Unexpected Adventure by Shoba Narayan offers a charming cultural exploration and personal journey, resonating with readers through its vivid storytelling and humorous moments. Positively noted for its engaging narrative and insights into Indian traditions, it occasionally receives criticism for pacing. Overall, it captivates with its unique perspective and warmth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Milk Lady of Bangalore: An Unexpected Adventure?

Readers who enjoy The Milk Lady of Bangalore: An Unexpected Adventure by Shoba Narayan likely appreciate memoirs rich in cultural exploration and personal growth. Fans of Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert or The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner may find it similarly captivating for its blend of humor, culture, and self-discovery.

3.9

1,819 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Indian Literature

Travel Literature

Biography
Setting

Bangalore, India • Contemporary

Topic
Animals
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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