The City Of Palaces
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The City Of Palaces

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Step into 19th-century Delhi with Ruskin Bond’s “The City of Palaces.” Follow young Rusty’s adventures as he navigates the vibrant streets, bustling markets, and grand palaces of a bygone era. Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of Old Delhi through the eyes of a curious boy. A captivating coming-of-age story filled with nostalgia and charm. Perfect for readers who enjoy historical fiction, Indian literature, and heartwarming tales. ISBN: 9780143422976

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  • ISBN-13: 9780143422976
  • Publisher: Penguin Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Penguin
  • Language: ENGLISH
  • Weight: 500 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0143422979
  • Publisher Date: June. 2014
  • Binding: PAPERBACK
  • No of Pages: 488

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Weight 0.5 kg

22 reviews for The City Of Palaces

  1. Ishan Srivastava –

    A delightful read! Bond’s writing transports you to Old Delhi. Rusty’s adventures are heartwarming, though the plot felt a bit slow at times. Overall, a charming experience.

  2. Siddhant Gautam –

    A pleasant and easy read. Bond’s writing is as comforting as always. The story is a bit simple, but the atmosphere is wonderful.

  3. Kapil Agrawal –

    Simply wonderful! This book transported me to another time and place. Rusty’s adventures are delightful. Highly recommended!

  4. Garvit Rajora –

    Charming and evocative! “The City of Palaces” is a wonderful glimpse into a lost world. Rusty’s journey is captivating. Highly recommended for history lovers.

  5. Abhay Kumar Rajak –

    A heartwarming tale of childhood adventures in a historical setting. Bond’s storytelling is magical. A must-read for fans of Indian literature!

  6. Prateek Verma –

    A sweet and nostalgic story. I enjoyed learning about Old Delhi through Rusty’s eyes. A great book to read when you want something light.

  7. Vivek Mandal –

    A delightful journey back in time! This book is a treasure. Perfect for readers of all ages who appreciate historical fiction.

  8. Swapnil Lohani –

    Good, but not amazing. The descriptions were evocative, but the plot and characters were not quite there for me

  9. Prashasti Verma –

    Enjoyed the book, especially the descriptions of the markets and palaces. Rusty is a relatable character. I think the pace could be faster for some reader.

  10. Gopal Agarwalla –

    Enjoyable, but I found it a little predictable. The descriptions were great, but the plot was not that good

  11. Sahil Sharma –

    Nice book, but some parts felt a little rushed, a great way to spend a lazy afternoon. I enjoyed Rusty’s adventure.

  12. Harshit –

    Interesting plot, but sometimes the story telling felt very slow. It would have been nice to get a bit more detail.

  13. Manav Shrivastava –

    I could not put the book down. Great for those who like historical and coming of age stories. Will recommend to friend.

  14. Samarth Chopra –

    A captivating story that will stay with you long after you finish reading. I enjoyed the story, it was well written.

  15. Dhvani Patel –

    Enjoyable and informative. I learned so much about Old Delhi. But I would have liked a bit more depth in the plot.

  16. Chaitanya –

    I was completely enchanted by this book! The story is immersive. Ruskin Bond is a master storyteller. An unforgettable read.

  17. Chirag –

    The writing is beautiful, but I struggled to connect with the characters. I found it a little boring

  18. Ashish Kumar –

    Loved the nostalgic feel of the book. The descriptions of Delhi are vivid. Some chapters were more engaging than others, but a sweet story nonetheless.

  19. Mehak Chugh –

    A bit slow for my taste, but the descriptions are beautiful. Rusty is an okay character. It felt like something was missing.

  20. Naman Saini –

    An okay read. The historical setting is interesting, but the plot is predictable and I could have seen better character arc.

  21. Sarthak Singh –

    Bond paints a beautiful picture of th-century Delhi. Rusty is an endearing character. However, I wished for a bit more depth in the storyline. Good but not great.

  22. Yash Jain –

    Captivating story! I loved learning about Old Delhi through Rusty’s eyes. This book made me want to visit India. A truly special read.

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