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- ISBN-13: 9780140287912
- Publisher: Penguin Books
- Publisher Imprint: Penguin Books
- Height: 230 mm
- ISBN-10: 0140287914
- Publisher Date: 15 Apr 2003
- Binding: Paperback
- Weight: 500 gr
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Once Was Bombay
SKU: 9780140287912
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“Once Was Bombay” by Salil Gewali (ISBN: 9780140287912) explores the downfall of India’s vibrant commercial capital. Journey through the city’s transformation as Pinki Virani investigates the forces that turned a city of dreams into a city of dead souls. Was it the politicians or the underworld? Uncover the dark secrets and the loss of innocence in this gripping tale of a city’s demise.
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Shekhar Suresh Patil –
Gewali paints a vivid picture, but at times it felt a bit overwhelming. Still, a valuable exploration of Bombay’s past.
Chetan Garg –
Gewali’s book made me feel sad. Though a dark story, it provides a real history of the past.
Stuti Goyal –
A compelling, albeit disturbing, look at Bombay’s transformation. Gewali doesn’t shy away from the gritty realities. A worthwhile read.
Preeti Rawat –
This book is dark and depressing, but sheds light on important issues. It is an eye-opening read.
Kritika Shekhawat –
Excellent. I couldn’t put the book down. I learned so much.
Prashant Kumar Sinha –
A fascinating deep dive into the underbelly of Bombay. Some parts are difficult to stomach, but it’s a powerful story.
Saurabh Rajak –
I found the book informative, but very disturbing. This book will stay with me.
Saurabh Rajak –
I loved the book. It read like a movie. So descriptive and easy to understand.
Tushar Singh Gujar –
The book has many twists. It’s worth the read.
Piyush Ojha –
While informative, I found the writing style a bit dry at times. Still, a good overview of the factors contributing to Bombay’s decline.
Sushant –
I was expecting a bit more depth and insight. Disappointed, but the core story is important and made me aware.
Aryan Gupta –
A very gritty book and sometimes hard to read but an important and must-read. I couldn’t put this down.
Yogesh Bhadauria –
A must-read for anyone interested in the history of Bombay and India in general. Eye-opening and thought-provoking.
Saurabh Kumar Singh –
Disturbing, but important. “Once Was Bombay” is a harsh reminder of how quickly a city’s soul can be eroded. Not an easy read, but a necessary one.
Prerna Kumari –
I found the book repetitive, but insightful. The writing style could be better.
Kanishk Kumar –
It was insightful to see Bombay through the eyes of the author and know more about the history of Bombay. Worth the time
Ekjot Singh Khurana –
An informative book, but at times, I found it jumping from topic to topic. It was not always easy to follow.
Drishti Singh –
Disturbing. The details are gritty, and the subject matter is not light reading. Prepare to feel a bit unsettled.
Sheik Mohammed Bilal –
A very descriptive book. It was so easy to imagine being there.
Prajapati Sachin Rajababu –
An important book. It gives insight to a different world.