BOOK TITTLE: HE KNOWS TOO MUCH
Author: Alan MaleyPublisher: Cambridge University Press – Level 6
Pages: 112
Year: 2001
Book Type: Thriller
Plot summary
An English executive in India, Dick Sterling, is dismissed after he tries to uncover corruption within his company. He returns to England where his life falls apart and his marriage breaks up. He then sets out on a one-man search for the truth behind his dismissal. He wants to find the truth, so he returns to the rich mystery and beauty of India, where he worked some years ago. There, he will get involved in a story full of revenge, vengeance and corruption.
But if you want to know what happens to Dick and the rest of the people who try to help him, you'll have to read the book!
Opinion
This book is an interesting and believable story based in a contemporary topic. Corruption and revenge are mixed in an original plot. But it is not only a thriller, because you can enjoy Indian customs and learn their traditions, their colourful clothes and spicy food. So, if you like travelling, you can visit many cities in India as Delhi, Bombay, Madras... I recommend to read this book, because it’s a short story but it’s entertaining and enjoyable.
Language/Style
Alan Maley uses an informal style of writing but he introduces rich language with a wide varieties of adjectives, places and cities, and specific vocabulary from Indian culture. Do you know what a Tamil, Parsee, sari, mudra, aarti, lunghis, choli... are?
Also the writer describes Indian cities, colours and smells perfectly. It’s fascinating because sometimes you are in a Hotel in Bangalore and you can imagine the fresh sweet smelling of jasmine. It’s breathtaking!
But the author combines descriptions with dialogues that help you to understand the story. It’s necessary because the story has a lot of characters and the action takes place in many Indian and British cities. Another interesting point is that the writer uses very modern expressions and the dialogue is faster moving.
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