The Glass Palace: A Novel

gud buk, but long & slow. Pans almost 4 generations.Makes for good reading

I read this in hebrew thinking the writer wrote in his native tongue only to find out he wrote in English!!! There are several writers like him who write in English insted of their native language.... The book is facinating! a story with ingridiants for a good book - history, philosophy, mistery, action, saddness, love, rich and poor, soldiers, pride, good-evil, mixed feelings.... Go read...more

I read this in hebrew thinking the writer wrote in his native tongue only to find out he wrote in English!!! There are several writers like him who write in English insted of their native language.... The book is facinating! a story with ingridiants for a good book - history, philosophy, mistery, action, saddness, love, rich and poor, soldiers, pride, good-evil, mixed feelings.... Go read it!   hide

Well written, extensively researched all ends tied very well. Those who enjoy history will definitely find this a good read

Exceptional reading. Informative and educative on life and times in Burma prior independence.