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Book Review-Indian Curry With German Beer by Dr.G

It gives me immense pleasure to write the Book Review for my friend Dr. Gagan Syal (Dr. G). I have known him for many years – first as my mother’s student, then as my husband’s friend and now as an upcoming author. Kudos to you Dost!!

Coming back to the Book Review

Book Title – Indian Curry with German Beer
Sounds pretty interesting! It’s like the Fusion which we all are trending towards (Vidya Vox singing ‘Shape of you’ with ‘Ae Kabira’).
Look at the title...Catch a glimpse of the ‘confused’ character on the cover page..one would feel an instant connect with the simple character.


Theme/Concept– Travel Guide – cum- Experience Guide – Cum- Humor- Cum- Dr.G’s Advice.
The Book gives you a complete view of what could NOT go right to what’s beautiful about the complete experience! I could totally relate to the language chaos; the mess ups and misunderstandings. Dr.G (as our friend calls himself) sums up his experience right from his Post Graduation Days to his work experience in one of the most beautiful places –Germany.
He has seamlessly clubbed the story part with the small tips and also about must visit places in Germany.

Story – Fast paced! One can read it in a go with a smile on his face. There are pages where I took a pause as couldn’t control my laugh. Be it the family chaos when our Dude decides to travel abroad or his first-time experience in Flight or ‘AADDDDEEE’ (Bye in German) or the ‘Einbahnstrasse’ incident. Won’t give off the story..one must read it!!
I could put myself in the author’s shoes when he faces the language confusion since I’m multi-lingual.

(Have summed up some of my experience in the below blog
http://srilekh-wannabeblogger.blogspot.in/2016/01/challenges-and-fun-of-being-multilingual.html)

He has also shown his love for India and how the Indian community mixed with the German people and their support for Anna Hazare movement. One does feel proud.
(When I had visited Germany, I was surprised and proud to know that Raj Kapoor and Salman Khan was famous. Our bus driver sang ‘Awara Hoon’!!)

Reader’s Comfort – Simple relatable language and fast paced. Description of the roads and seasons is done beautifully and you feel as if you are a part of it. Every episode/anecdote is a message for the reader.

Cherry on the Cake– With loads of laughter and an insight into our friend’s fun-filled life(LOL!), one gets a lot of sensible tips. The last section is devoted to quick history on Germany, what an Indian should expect in Germany and vice-versa. Instead of the Boring Guides, one can refer this book.

Verdict – Enjoy the virtual trip, feel the fun of Oktoberfest and let the beer lover in you get drenched!
Dr.G... Please continue your journey. Would love to have more of your books!


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