Nectar in a Sieve
This beautiful and eloquent story tells of a simple peasant woman in a primitive village in India whose whole life is a gallant and persistent battle to care for those she loves-an unforgettable novel that "will wring your heart out" (Associated Press).
This beautiful and eloquent story tells of a simple peasant woman in a primitive village in India whose whole life is a gallant and persistent battle to care for those she loves-an unforgettable novel that "will wring your heart out" (Associated Press).
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780451531728 (0451531728)
ASIN: 451531728
Publish date: December 7th 2010
Publisher: Signet Classics
Pages no: 224
Edition language: English
Category:
Classics,
Novels,
Academic,
School,
Literature,
Cultural,
Adult Fiction,
Read For School,
Historical Fiction,
India,
Asian Literature,
Indian Literature,
Asia
What a depressing book. The story was ok, but while reading it felt like something I had to for school. A solid look at poverty though, and specifically life in the Indian countryside. For me, I got more out of it as a historical view than as a work of literature.
Oh, man, talk about grimsville!! I think I'll just run along now and lay my head on that old railroad track! These characters are just born to suffer and endure and work their tails off and all for what? Nothing, because they get screwed every time they start to get some hope back. Screwed eithe...
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