[Sham]

Catcher in the Rye surprises most people. Its a wonderful book though.

Rafiq bhai, lots of good suggestions there. I really like Naipaul as well. I have to get a hold of Bend in the River. Haven't read that one. You might enjoy Kazuo Ishiguro. He won the Booker prize in 89 for his book 'The Remains of the Day' (later made into a movie starring Sir Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson)which is one of the most compelling novels I've read. Its brilliant, and wonderfully written. Give it a try and tell me what you think. Also, tell us about Brick Lane once you are done. I am itching to read it.

[Edited on 21-10-2003 by Sham]