"sharply observant"

Savi Naipaul Akal’s publishing house is named after the peepal tree, in whose shade Buddha is said to have achieved enlightenment. The author’s industriously detailed memoir reveals nothing quite so brilliantly life-enhancing but presents persuasive statements in favour of family loyalty, domestic order and higher education...

Savi [...] has always been sharply observant as well as affectionate, whenever such warmth was deserved...

Savi writes with admirable moderation, balance and good humour about Trinidad real estate and other aspects of her family history...