so-soA dark novel about two newlyweds who are spurned by the rural villagers because of the caste difference. Very disturbing as a portrayal of the caste system discrimination, narrow-mindedness & violence. The city which welcomes all is a haven by contrast. But I also found the marriage controlling (he ignores her plea to go home). The effect was a horrifying book told in a fairytale style with villains, a complicit groom & a damsel in distress.
pickThis was not shortlisted for the international booker prize but t is a strong read on the prejudices and atrocities of the caste system in rural India. Sad to see how cruel the women can be especially as I always feel if there in unity amongst women, there will be more hope.. it did feel like it was a little one-note and the ending ambiguous but I think the purpose of the book was for it be a real eye-opener to the cruelty of the caste system.
Here I go again... 😅 #InternationalBookerPrize2023 #InternationalBooker
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