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Mandvi turns in a soft, reserved performance of Naipaul's novel about idealism, revolution and self-discovery. The book follows on the heels of Naipaul's Half a Life, continuing the story of Willie Chandron, the product of a mixed-caste marriage, as he attempts to find his place in the world and come to terms with himself and others. Perhaps the nature of Naipaul's spare yet powerful writing is what led Mandvi to take such a quiet and nearly monotoned approach to his narration. It's a fitting idea, as Naipaul himself seems to write with a detachment to his character, and Willie is frequently swept along by the wills of others. But what might seem right in theory doesn't translate in practice, and Mandvi's narration has as much a tendency to be soporific as dreamlike. His characterizations are likewise subtle, and though he has a natural capacity for the Indian accents that figure so heavily in the book, he seems to struggle with whether or not to fully embrace the voices of English characters. It's less of a poor performance than it is a daunting task, and while Mandvi's reading may show deference to the text of a recognized master, it doesn't make for a compelling listen.
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Half A Life (2001) might have been better been left without this sequel, which ruffles reviewers’ feathers as only a grand old man of literature can. Though his trophy shelf holds a Nobel Prize, his past accomplishments buy him little sympathy. In fact, it’s often difficult to tell if critics are more put off by Magic Seeds or their appraisal of Willie Chandran as a mouthpiece for Naipaul’s politics. For an author whose greatest works have a heavy dose of autobiography, this reaction is not surprising, though it makes one wonder whether critics are reading the novel or dissecting the author. In the end, one hopes the unlikable characters, implausible plotting, and general fog of pessimism are what doom this book, not critical disappointment in Naipaul.

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From Publishers Weekly<p>Mandvi turns in a soft, reserved performance of Naipaul's novel about idealism, revolution and self-discovery. The book follows on the heels of Naipaul's <em>Half a Life</em>, continuing the story of Willie Chandron, the product of a mixed-caste marriage, as he attempts to find his place in the world and come to terms with himself and others. Perhaps the nature of Naipaul's spare yet powerful writing is what led Mandvi to take such a quiet and nearly monotoned approach to his narration. It's a fitting idea, as Naipaul himself seems to write with a detachment to his character, and Willie is frequently swept along by the wills of others. But what might seem right in theory doesn't translate in practice, and Mandvi's narration has as much a tendency to be soporific as dreamlike. His characterizations are likewise subtle, and though he has a natural capacity for the Indian accents that figure so heavily in the book, he seems to struggle with whether or not to fully embrace the voices of English characters. It's less of a poor performance than it is a daunting task, and while Mandvi's reading may show deference to the text of a recognized master, it doesn't make for a compelling listen. <br />Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. </p>From Bookmarks Magazine<p><em>Half A Life</em> (2001) might have been better been left without this sequel, which ruffles reviewers’ feathers as only a grand old man of literature can. Though his trophy shelf holds a Nobel Prize, his past accomplishments buy him little sympathy. In fact, it’s often difficult to tell if critics are more put off by <em>Magic Seeds</em> or their appraisal of Willie Chandran as a mouthpiece for Naipaul’s politics. For an author whose greatest works have a heavy dose of autobiography, this reaction is not surprising, though it makes one wonder whether critics are reading the novel or dissecting the author. In the end, one hopes the unlikable characters, implausible plotting, and general fog of pessimism are what doom this book, not critical disappointment in Naipaul.</p><p><em>Copyright © 2004 Phillips &amp; Nelson Media, Inc.</em></p>

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Author:V. S. Naipaul
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