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The author is an Englishman living in, and having had a reasonably lengthy association with Delhi, takes the approach of a 18th century French flaneur - someone who walks aimlessly around a city. Although not quite aimlessly - he navigates Delhi on foot in a spiral pattern, starting at Connaught Place, working his way out, anti-clockwise. On the way he visits many places - some appear to be on a ‘must see' itinerary, others are random and minor - and many people. Most are interesting, some he makes only a short connection with, others a more lengthy interaction. All of these contribute to a flavour of Delhi.
I was surprised to only enjoy this book as far as 3 stars. The premise for the book is great, most of the individual anecdotes are interesting, the interludes are relevant and interesting. It just didn't grab me. There is nothing here that makes me want to explore Delhi more than say, Mumbai, or Chennai, or Bangalore (all four are Indian cities I haven't been to).
However, it was enjoyable, and likable book, and very easy to read - I worked through it in a couple of days.
