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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
The Story of a Goat, or Poonachi (as it is called in some editions, after the name of the protagonist), is a wonderful read. It is written in the author’s inimitable style (and beautifully translated from Tamil by N Kalyan Raman), narrated in a simple but highly effective manner that transports the reader to a timeless environment in rural India.
The story tells of a poor old couple who are gifted a tiny black goat kid by a mysterious giant stranger and how they bring up the goat in the midst of trying circumstances. Murugan makes the reader feel great empathy for the goat, giving us insight into the animal’s feelings, fears, desires. The novel reads like a parable for adults that leads one to think as much about the life of the goat and its parallel’s in human lives, particularly those of women, as that of the poor old man and woman who look after it.
I read this novel some time after I had felt a little disappointed by his latest novel, Firebird, and it restored my delight in enjoying the brilliant work of this unique author.
The story tells of a poor old couple who are gifted a tiny black goat kid by a mysterious giant stranger and how they bring up the goat in the midst of trying circumstances. Murugan makes the reader feel great empathy for the goat, giving us insight into the animal’s feelings, fears, desires. The novel reads like a parable for adults that leads one to think as much about the life of the goat and its parallel’s in human lives, particularly those of women, as that of the poor old man and woman who look after it.
I read this novel some time after I had felt a little disappointed by his latest novel, Firebird, and it restored my delight in enjoying the brilliant work of this unique author.
i liked it. shame my fellow bakriphiles seem to have abandoned this app. you can learn a lot about bakris from this book ( and more )
The perspective of the Goat and the family that rears it of rural life of hardships in Tamil Nadu.
Contemporary Tamil book translated well.
Contemporary Tamil book translated well.
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It’s not easy being a goat.