Name: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
ISBN: 9781448137657

Deborah Moggach

Discover the Sunday Times bestselling novel that inspired the beloved film. The book that inspired the box office hit The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel starring Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Celia Imrie, Dev Patel and Penelope Wilton Enticed by advertisements for a luxury retirement home in India, a group of strangers leave England to begin a new life. On arrival, however, they discover the palace is a shell of its former self, the staff are more than a little eccentric and the days of the Raj appear to be long gone. But, as they soon discover, life and love can begin again, even in the most unexpected circumstances. Previously published with the title These Foolish Things.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Peggy Walker

Like several other reviewers, I saw the movie and loved it and then decided I needed to read the book. This is a story that was changed IMMENSELY from the book, unfortunately. I thought the movie was wonderful, but could barely recognize most of the characters when I read the novel. Perhaps I might have enjoyed it more if I hadn't seen the movie, but that spoiled it for me. The writing was fine, so I gave it 3 stars anyway.