Henry Sugar is an interesting character but the more interesting thing happened to be the narration style of this story. It has been done peacefully well. I would express my experience with the book something like this; inside a story, there was another story.
One story is wrapped in the second story. And then that second story was gift-wrapped in an embellished envelope which in itself turned out to be a story. In the end, I found myself reading the envelope for the nub of the story. Are you getting that? I have read many stories of Roald Dahl and he is a twist-in-the-tale maestro.
I was expecting something similar twist towards the end and I was ready for my share of those usual goosebumps but this time there was something else reserved for me.
The story is about money and gambling and trickery and greed then this story is also about yogic control and meditation and focus and philanthropy. How these two different sets of human bearings go together here, among the same characters is the oddity of the game on the part of the author. The interesting part is that it traces its roots to India, and also mentions a place that is just a few kilometers away from the place I am writing this review, right now.
There are two spellbinding characters in this story. This man drifts like seaweed across the globe. Such a wealthy man! He himself had suggested doctors do this so that he may look like a man without eyes in real, and then this man performs a miraculous performance in such a blind state in the Royal Palace Hall at night. Later after the revelation of the secret behind it, Henry sugar comes to know that this man had learned yogic techniques from a yogi of India, after years of practice of concentration he could see the other side of a card or could read a book put behind the metal sheet without seeing it just by touching the metal.
Henry sugar decides to master the technique and he masters it quickly. He is one of the millions it seems. He also thought the same. When he learned it too fast. The chosen one! And then begins this man's venture. What does he do with that money and what happened to him after that? You should explore it for yourself. One must read it for a refreshing experience! Mark Porton. This cheeky little audiobook, audio-read by Martin Jarvis, contains a couple of stories, within a story.
Henry Sugar is a rich bloke with lots of time on his hands and one day, when in a library he finds a book written by a Doctor, about a man who can see without his eyes. This man is called Imhrat Khan. By the way, the narrator's Indian accent, for this character is the best!
We then hear the story about Imhrat Khan who wanted to learn magic as a boy, but he discovered it was all sleight of hand. Disappointed, he sought a Yogi, and through this guru he learned how to see without his eyes. He could even see through playing cards. Now, the rich playboy Sugar, who was happy to cheat at cards - after reading this story at the library, decided to follow Khan's story himself and learn how to see without his eyes - he eventually did this, and he was able to see cheat through playing cards.
Meaning he could in infinite amounts of money at casinos. Even though, we are presented with an alternate ending - which was a bit interesting. Overall, this was moderately enjoyable, the narrator's Indian accent was my favourite part because it was so bloody good. But I suspect I'll forget this story in a hurry.
Awe- Inspiring! Highly recommended to everyone! Shreya Karnati. I listened to the audiobook version of the book and the pronunciation of some of the words places and names in India was annoying.
Other than that the story was pretty interesting. I am glad that Henry Sugar was able to use his gift for good rather than personal gain. The story within the story was interesting. Wise Fool. Beautiful story about a money hungry cheating man, who finds a little book and soon learns how to obtain powers of a yogi!
This is a story within a story also, as the book he finds also gets elaborated on! As always from Mr. Dahl, it's a beautifully told story with an unexpected ending!
Sheila Burke. This was absolutely wonderful story. It was well-written, well-paced, and super creative. Very entertaining, this story kept my attention all the way through.
He learns about concentrating the conscious mind. He describes all the exercises he does. Eventually he succeeds in seeing without his eyes. He can even see through playing cards. Before he can speak to him again the next day, though, he learns that Khan has died in his sleep. Now back to Henry Sugar. He finishes the story and decides to try the yoga training himself. He wants to be able to see through playing cards and win in casinos. He steals the book and begins to practice at home.
Three years later, Henry can see through a playing card in less than four seconds. He goes immediately to a big London casino and proceeds to win over six thousand pounds. The yoga training has changed his outlook on life. In the morning, he throws a twenty pound note to someone on the street and realizes that charity makes him feel good. Without a thought, he throws the entire pile out the window.
A riot ensues and a policeman comes to question him. Henry is astonished when the policeman berates him for not giving the money to a worthy cause, like a hospital or orphanage. Henry decides the policeman is right and formulates a plan. For the next twenty years, Henry travels the world winning fortunes at casinos and sending it to his personal accountant in Switzerland. The accountant sets up orphanages in every country Henry visits. By the time he dies, he has won over one hundred and forty-four million pounds and set up over twenty orphanages.
Now we get to the last story.
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