Living in a place where servants are still the norm, it's not only a great read, but also disturbingly spot-on. I don't know much about India, though, but I am sure that many will attack (has attacked) the book as being either too harsh on the rich of India, the poor of India or India in general. Well, there are quite a few great novels out there that depict the country in which they take place negatively. And that is all for the better. India is also portrayed as a place where everything can happen. And that bit, I'm sure no one will take away from the author.

Most importantly, the book is such a pleasant read and the author has a great sense of humor and is an impeccable observer. It's a great, easy read with lots of interesting, globalization-themed, underlying issues.