The Siege of Krishnapur

Welcome to the main page for the 2025 slow read of The Siege of Krishnapur by J. G. Farrell. This readalong starts 13 Jan 2025 and runs for 9 weeks.

• The Reading Schedule

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Week 6: Chapters 14-17

Gravediggers

Week 5: Chapters 10-13

A superior culture

Week 4: Chapters 7-9

The world is a bridge

Week 3: Chapters 5-6

An engine has no heart

Week 2: Chapters 3-4

A serious chat about civilisation

Week 1: Chapters 1-2

A beneficial disease