This is the first time i've read a book by this author. For a book that comes labeled as 'existential', at least that was what the description said. The plot lives from the contrast between the characters Larry and Elliot, as it both were opposite poles: simplicity and luxury. Since I've the secret wish of going on a spiritual retirement like the Larry character, it was 'easy' for me to enter inside the 'Larry' character. A pity William does not develop the travel of Larry when he arrives at India.