Review: The Humorous Misadventures of A Hippie in India
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 28, 2014
I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, and I was pleasantly surprised. The book is a page turner from beginning to end. Growing up in the '70s, I am familiar with hippies, although I never knew one personally. The author set out on a series of misadventures in India, with the lofty goal of making a million rupees.Frank soon partnered up with Spud, which was likely a big mistake. Spud was a little guy who didn't take any crap from anyone, including his business partner. It was easy to dislike Spud, although the story wouldn't have been nearly as entertaining without Spud's wild antics.I was encouraged when Frank met Anita. She seemed like a nice lady, but all Frank ended up with was her two cats. The author paints a very vivid picture of each scene for the reader. He describes his booth and the items he sells, mainly jewelry and Indian clothing. He goes to great lengths to obtain items to sell. I loved the stories of his taxi trips, especially the time he gave the taxi driver his list of requirements, including a good spare tire and no drunken passengers.I learned a lot about India by reading this book. I admire the author for writing about his adventures. It took a lot of courage to do the things he did that were sometimes dangerous or illegal. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good laugh and a wild, crazy adventure.