I have realized that books that are over about 240 pages my brain struggles with on an electronic reader and I neeed a physical copy to be able to indulge, fully understand the story, and be able to have the full experience.

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Geetanjali Shree’s latest work is a powerful exploration of a pivotal moment in India’s history. The translation by Daisy Rockwell captures the soul of the story beautifully, making it feel both timeless and urgent. The characters are vividly drawn, and the writing pulls you in, even when the subject matter is heavy. A compelling read that lingers long after you’ve finished.

Another winner from the International Booker winning author. Kudos also to the translator Daisy Rockwell.

The story tells of a seminal event in India's religious, political and social history that changed the people and the social fabric forever. Even though the book is much older, the new translation shows how a lot of this story is still relevant in contemporary India.

Geetanjali Shree does a fantastic job in writing this book, it had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed the overall feel of this. I thought the translation worked well and felt like it kept the message. I was engaged with the characters and how everything worked in this universe.