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The Last King of Scotland
The Last King of Scotland
Author: Giles Foden
Shortly after his arrival in Uganda, Scottish doctor Nicholas Garrigan is called to the scene of a bizarre accident: Idi Amin, careening down a dirt road in his red Maserati, has run over a cow. When Garrigan tends to Amin, the dictator, in his obsession for all things Scottish, appoints him as his personal physician. And so begins a fateful dal...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780375703317
ISBN-10: 0375703314
Publication Date: 10/26/1999
Pages: 352
Rating:
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 12 ratings
Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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This is the book that was made into the movie starring Forest Whitaker
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(I have a different cover.)
It was a good read. The book is centered on the characters. It had some great moments that were hilarious or beautifully written, but some slow parts to the book as well.

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