Jim Barber’s Reviews > The Far Pavilions > Status Update

This book has been on my top 20 for decades and will stay there. It’s funny because it’s about a place, culture and time that holds little interest for me and yet, the story is excellent. It’s a sweeping saga, my favorite, and covers a lot of ground. I love the cultural tug of war faced by the main character and the love story rings true. Plus, The settee ritual is fascinating. Glad to reread this one.