so-soAfter Kalyani's mother dies, she sets out for a Himalayan village in Kashmir. Certain that her mother's death is connected to the decade-old disappearance of Bashir Ahmed, a charming Kashmiri salesman, Kalyani decides to confront him.
The characters didn't stay with me, but there were some moments, some scenes that did. The writing was good. I also loved the character development and how plot unfolded. Was a little underwhelming though.
3.5/5🌟
pickGosh this is a quite remarkable read. It contains some things that I don‘t like - age differences in relationships inc a child bride (of its time but still not what I want to read about) and an almost distant story telling with very abrupt changes in main character and focus. It was a spiralling family saga - at its heart about love for each other and love for home even as both things change and evolve. The love for the land comes clear ⬇️
pickThree generations and more than seventy years following a Malayali Christian family in Kerala, this is a magnificent and epic story. Full review at https://booknaround.blogspot.com/2024/08/review-covenant-of-water-by-abraham.htm...
pickI don't even know how to describe this book, beyond amazing. I read it a chapter a day since the end of December, and was often very tempted to just keep reading. The intricate strings of connection between different pieces of the story are astounding. #14-2025
pickWhat an incredible book. I appreciate that Boo dignifies and humanizes a population that is largely discarded by society, much like the trash they scavenge and sell. Boo lived in a Mumbai slum for 3 years, yet the story isn't about her at all. It wasn't a story of a white lady being inspired or changed by poverty, but it was an honest look at the Caste system and the families who rise above by any means necessary.
Good morning from my porch! I love spring break. ☀️
This book has been on my TBR for a looong time. I think I heard the author on an NPR broadcast years ago, so I'm excited to start it today.
pickThe Binding Vine explores the lives of women from diverse backgrounds, emphasizing their struggles and resilience. Narrated by Urmi, the protagonist, it weaves together stories of trauma, including a young girl‘s violent assault and the abuse suffered by Urmi‘s mother-in-law. The novel offers a profound reflection on the experiences of women in a patriarchal society, making it a significant gem in Indian English literature. 💎📚🇮🇳
