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Larry Weller is like a lot of people. He has built a career, been twice married, has a son, and tries to understand his complex relationship with his parents. We follow Larry over the course of 20 years, through his trials and tribulations, culminating in one unforgettable party. Strong language and some descriptions of sex.

Saleem Sinai, the narrator, and modern India itself are followed from the moment of their simultaneous birth through all the convulsions and comedies of their childhood, adolescence, and somewhat questionable maturity.

A riveting exploration of the dark, brooding presence of the First World War in the lives of the inhabitants of a "soldier's settlement" on Vancouver Island.