Brilliantly writen.Reader's delight.

The writer unnecessary (appears a deliberate attempt) made the language tough. Although the biography have insights about the double edge sword life of bureaucrats. Helps a lot in understanding about the intricacies between politicians and mandarins or not an exaggeration to say upper hand of demagogues.

Having read several books on IAS officers this one was just average. The pace and the language used is not par with other civil service books. The author at times seems to take a narcissistic approach which demeans the value even more.

Excellent Book. Read like a thriller novel, Started it on Saturday late evening and completed it by Sunday night. His exploits at Varanasi and candid confession of basic reason for it,is something we can relate easily.
Over all a very good read for every one interested in knowing more about contemporary history. how things have shaped and India governed.