Jonathan Gregson

Interesting book. I bought it to get a firmer understanding of the events that took place in 2001 Nepal, where the primary royal clan was wiped out by the wacked-out Crown Prince. But the author first sets the foundation by giving the reader a round education on Nepalese history, starting with the great warrior who founded the family dynasty.

While I consider myself somewhat knowledgeable about the world, Nepal always seemed to have a blank spot in the geography of my mind. Tibet? Check. Burma? Check. Nepal? Ummm....Sherpas?

Thanks to this book, I have a much better grasp of the nation, the fierce patriotism of its people, and the strange royal families (and prime ministers) who have ruled the country. The author keeps the reader enthralled with the historical characters and then leads up to the catastrophe itself. I was hooked.

Book Season = Year Round

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