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Title: The Splendor of Silence
Author: Indu Sundaresan
Narrator: Sneha Mathan
Format: Unabridged
Length: 15 hrs and 52 mins
Language: English
Release date: 01-16-08
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 140 votes
Genres: Fiction, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
In 1942 Sam Hawthorne, a young U.S. Army captain, arrives in a tiny, princely state in western India. He carries combat wounds and several secrets, one of which is the real reason behind his visit: to find his brother Mike, an idealistic American soldier who disappeared after joining the local struggle for independence from the British.
But Sam's mission is soon threatened when he falls in love with Mila, daughter of the local political agent. Betrothed to the local prince, Mila draws Sam into a doomed affair that places them both in the path of dynastic intrigue, racial prejudice, and the explosive circumstances of a country torn between imperialism and nationalism.
Members Reviews:
A Nice Enough Romance ( and I HATE Romances)
This does not start like your standard romance and it doesn't end like it either. Which is to its favor. There is also a subplot ( although I'd have liked to see it developed more) that has nothing romantic about it.
However, I was terribly weary of how very much these people were attracted to each other. Endlessly.
All of this need to take into account that I normally never read romance, and I generally loath it as being sadly delusional.
The accent was charming and appropriate. And the writing was written to be read aloud which I did appreciate.
It was a very interesting look into India in the Raj days, and that was what got me through. If you like romances, I suspect you'll like it very much.
The book could use more silence
In a great book, the author knows what to leave unsaid. This book would be improved by cutting half the overly detailed and sometimes overwrought description. You could practically hear the violins playing in the background when hero and heroine meet. We already know from previous heavy hints that they are to be star-crossed. Description sets scene and mood, but each detail should also serve a purpose in moving the story forward. There may be an engrossing story buried here, but I lost interest.
Loved this audiobook
I really enjoyed listening to this audiobook. I read not so great reviews somewhere else. So I was pleasantly surprised. The narrator really makes this book a great listen! I have now heard all of Indu Sundaresan's books on audible and I really enjoyed them.
Just loved this book
Would you consider the audio edition of The Splendor of Silence to be better than the print version?
I absolutely loved this book. I must admit it was a bit slow at first, but when I finished the book I re-listened to the first 2 chapters and they were bitter sweet after hearing the whole book and knowing the ending.
The narrator is unknown until the end of the book, and is beautifully revealed. It is a really beautiful storey and worth the listen.
What did you like best about this story?
I loved the performers various accents, the rich detail of landscape and food in India
Which scene was your favorite?
I loved the only real love scene between Mia and Mike.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes, after I got through the slow start
Lush descriptions
What does Sneha Mathan bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?
her narration is wonderful. Many narrators have atrocious accents, but she is wonderful at all accents, emotions, and even narrative passages. I enjoyed this book, but her narration improved it immensely.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No.
