The Far Pavilions

By: M. M. Kaye

Narrated by: Vikas Adam

When The Far Pavilions was first published 19 years ago, it moved the critic Edmund Fuller to write this: "Were Miss Kaye to produce no other book, The Far Pavilions might stand as a lasting accomplishment in a single work comparable to Margaret Mitchell's achievement in Gond With the Wind." From its beginning in the foothills of the towering Himalayas, M. M. Kaye's masterwork is a vast, rich, and vibrant tapestry of love and war that ranks with the greatest panoramic sagas of modern fiction.

The Far Pavilions is itself a Himalayan achievement, a book we hate to see come to an end. it is a passionate, triumphant story that excites us, fills us with joy, move us to tears, satisfies us deeply, and helps us remember just what it is we want most from a novel.

©1978 M.M. Kaye (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

A Window to Another Place and Time

I first read this years ago and !oved it. I knew little about this part of the world and it educated as well as entertained me. The historical context of British India behind the love story make it a true epic, in the best sense. The audio version is excellent, presenting the story in an authentic voice. Sit back and enjoy.

Epic & Astonishing

I love diving into books that take me away to unexpected worlds and make me feel that I’m living inside of them experiencing the climate, the flora & fauna, and characters that seem so real to me, I can imagine sitting down for some tea together. This book achieved all of that and kept my interest to boot!

Brilliant! Vikas Adam is a fantastic narrator!

I bought this Audible based on the previous reviews and I was not disappointed. I had read the book The Far Pavillions before, I had seen the TV series and I had even listened to the abridged Audible book. Nothing could compare to the narration by Vikas Adam. One even forgot that there was only one narrator with the way he effortlessly changed his voice or accent to portray one character or the other. The way he narrated the story, clearly painted a picture and one could imagine the dust and the heat and the noise that were part of many of the scenes. The emotions of the storyline were also clearly "visible" through his telling. Well done!
Yes, some of the scenes were long or may be considered unnecessary as mentioned in some of the reviews but they were important to the completion of the story for some of the main characters in the book.
Well worth the purchase and I highly recommend this book.

Best audiobook I have ever listened to.

I enjoyed each and every hour of this epic novel. Perfect combination of mesmerizing story and excellent narration. Adventure, love, heroism, loyalty, survival, philosophy. This book has joined my all times favorites collection.

Wow!

Written in 1974, the content is even more relevant in the 2000s, especially the ever repeating history of Afghanistan. Beautiful landscapes serve as a backdrop to an exceptional story.