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Nectar in a Sieve
Nectar in a Sieve | Kamala Markandaya
Set in a village in southern India shortly after India gained Independence, Nectar in a Sieve portrays, through the lives of its characters ?? Rukmani, Nathan and their children ?? the hopes and aspirations of a young nation recently embarked on the path of development, surmounting many obstacles along the way. Few novels ever published have celebrated the human spirit, its sheer resilience, with greater success. Originally published in 1954 to instant acclaim, Nectar in a Sieve became an international best-seller and was translated into seventeen languages. This edition introduces a whole new generation to this classic of modern literature.
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mrp27
Nectar in a Sieve | Kamala Markandaya
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#booked2020 #hatheadcoveringoncover

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️A vivid portrayal of rural life in India.

Cinfhen I really love seeing everyone‘s choices for this prompt!!! It‘s been my favorite 🥳 5y
mrp27 @Cinfhen It was a fun prompt! 5y
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suffisaunce
Nectar in a Sieve | Kamala Markandaya
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This book is a work of art. I understand that people debate the authenticity issues, but the prose here is startlingly perfect, the narrator and her family memorable. If I can muster it, I would love to use this book in my 200-level World Literature class.

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batsy
Nectar in a Sieve | Kamala Markandaya
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First book that came to mind for this prompt. I read this ages ago & was deeply moved by this story of a peasant woman named Rukmani. She is married off young, toils alongside her husband on their farm in extreme situations like drought, sees one of her children die, & doesn't give up on herself. I thought it was written compassionately, not as "tragedy porn", but there is some criticism of it along those lines. #ImEveryWoman #FierceFeb @Cinfhen

Cathythoughts Sounds really good ❤️ 7y
GatheringBooks wow. one million copies sold. that is amazing. 7y
Cinfhen Sounds like a powerful read! 7y
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batsy @Cathythoughts @Cinfhen It really is ❤️ 7y
LeahBergen I‘ve had a cool old copy of this on my shelf for YEARS. 7y
batsy @LeahBergen And I bet it's an awesome copy! I definitely recommend this; it was a quick read too. 7y
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MrBook
Nectar in a Sieve | Kamala Markandaya
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Today's author spotlight: Kamala Markandaya! She is considered a major figure in modern Indian literature. Born in Mysore in 1924, she moved with her husband, Bertrand Taylor, to Britain at 25, where she died in 2004. Her 10 novels were produced over 3 decades. "Nectar In a Sieve" was made a #BOTM main selection & awarded ALA Notable Book status in 1955. At least 12 Ph.D. theses have been written on her works. #AuthorPotpourri #TheMoreYouKnow

Liatrek Thank you for this one. I visited Mysore this year and it was beautiful. I will be looking for this authors books. 7y
MrBook @Liatrek Aww, you're welcome. I'm glad you liked this post. @Shortstack recommended I spruce up my game with a little variety from the main line authors. Good to know it was a good idea and it's appreciated. Thank YOU! 😊🙌🏻 7y
batsy The tagged book is very good! 7y
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ApoptyGina69
Nectar in a Sieve | Kamala Markandaya
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#FunFridayPhoto. These were both assigned in my freshman social studies class in 1983. I loved them so much! Neither one has a dust jacket and were bought used. I must've passed along my original paperback copies years ago. Nectar in a Sieve was my introduction to Indian literature. If you ever come across it, I recommend it whole-heartedly.

LeahBergen I picked up a really cool old copy of Nectar in a Sieve at a book sale. I need to read it! 8y
ApoptyGina69 @LeahBergen Oh I'm so glad! Let me know what you think when you get to it. Picture a class of 14-year old Catholic girls in 1983 reading along. I wonder if any of them still remember it as I do. 8y
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ultrabookgeek
Nectar in a Sieve | Kamala Markandaya
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Some of the lines in this novel are absolutely breathtaking. It is incredible that a novel can encompass the life of a woman in India (with little reference to time or place), who lives inches away from abject property, who knows little of the world outside her town and reflect such honesty, beauty and truth. This universal story told with straightforward prose is rightly a classic.

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ultrabookgeek
Nectar in a Sieve | Kamala Markandaya
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Want is our companion from birth to death, familiar as the seasons or the earth, varying only in degree.

ramyasbookshelf I really liked this book. I read it almost 10 years ago. Should read it again sometime. 8y
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