Thank you Captain. No, I hadn't watched those pieces. RSVP, I enjoy/love reading (even though the opportunity cost(time) of it is high here/at this point of time, at least for me). I always try to view the author, style, and content independently (I may read a book, like the style and not necessarily the story itself).I truly believe that an author, even of fiction, of that category should be careful/honest while depecting real places and real people. To answer your question about my town, I come from a village adjacent to a town. Despite thousand shortcomings (natural, social, economical.....), I love it more than any place else. I believe most people feel the same way. I don't think I louded Desai for anything. I enjoyed reading her book even though I didn't believe it's content. I enjoyed her like I enjoyed Arundhati Roy, Jhumpa Lahiri, and Monika Ali. Of course, they all have different perspectives and styles. Do you not think it's my turn now to ask you a question? How do you feel about all this? You mostly asked me my views inadequetly expressing your own. It's been nice communicating with you, Captain, and others in this thread.