"If one writer would merely replicate the writing style of the others, what would that be? They all bring to the table their unique obersvation, writing skills, and story telling. Its a wonderful world where writers with varying degree of depth give us something to read." My thoughts exactly! Also, to be honest, I like Naipual but I am a bit bored with him these days. I have read about half a dozen or so of his works and while the storyline maybe different in each book, the back drop of colonialism and Trinidadian brahminism can get a bit monotonous after a couple of books.