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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
1.5/5
Read for 10th grade English class. Seems like a token "ethnic" book, chosen to maintain the illusion of diversity within their curriculum. Some of the messages were thought-provoking, and there were a couple good quotes, but it could've been framed within a much better narrative. Did not enjoy this at all, and I despise school for shoving this down my throat.
Read for 10th grade English class. Seems like a token "ethnic" book, chosen to maintain the illusion of diversity within their curriculum. Some of the messages were thought-provoking, and there were a couple good quotes, but it could've been framed within a much better narrative. Did not enjoy this at all, and I despise school for shoving this down my throat.
This book was a pretty interesting look into the life of a pre-industrial rural Indian family. I overall enjoyed the book but it did not stand out to me as anything special.
"Work without hope draws nectar in a sieve,
And hope without an object cannot live."
.
.
Markandaya has penned a terrific tale put out in front of her readers with sheer honesty.
'Nectar in a Sieve' marks a pioneering work in classic Indian literature, outlining a woman’s
coherence, her struggles during the times of poverty, her dying desires, and her
self-reliance in times of grim destitution.
.
Set somewhere rural in South India, Markandaya captures the backdrop of
post-Independent India just as perfect as it could have been. The story portrays, through
the lives of its characters, the hopes and aspirations of a young nation recently embarked
on the path of development. The intricate details throughout let the readers travel back to
the time and plot of the era described, and reflect back on the changes. The stark contrast in
ideals, beliefs, cultural norms in that era and modern times comes in sharp evidence.
.
The writing style is outstandingly rich with emotions and acuity. The narrative is
unfeigned and articulate with evocative descriptions throughout. This is one less of a
fiction and more of a concoction of factual narratives, with every character described;
real, joyful, flawed, it brings in light the rawness of indigence along with the cycle of
despondency poverty brings. This is one fascinating memoir that holds its affliction and
poignancy till the very end.
And hope without an object cannot live."
.
.
Markandaya has penned a terrific tale put out in front of her readers with sheer honesty.
'Nectar in a Sieve' marks a pioneering work in classic Indian literature, outlining a woman’s
coherence, her struggles during the times of poverty, her dying desires, and her
self-reliance in times of grim destitution.
.
Set somewhere rural in South India, Markandaya captures the backdrop of
post-Independent India just as perfect as it could have been. The story portrays, through
the lives of its characters, the hopes and aspirations of a young nation recently embarked
on the path of development. The intricate details throughout let the readers travel back to
the time and plot of the era described, and reflect back on the changes. The stark contrast in
ideals, beliefs, cultural norms in that era and modern times comes in sharp evidence.
.
The writing style is outstandingly rich with emotions and acuity. The narrative is
unfeigned and articulate with evocative descriptions throughout. This is one less of a
fiction and more of a concoction of factual narratives, with every character described;
real, joyful, flawed, it brings in light the rawness of indigence along with the cycle of
despondency poverty brings. This is one fascinating memoir that holds its affliction and
poignancy till the very end.
This book is fabulous. If you can find it, read it for some perspective.
read my dad's copy of this book :) it was such an interesting experience to go back and read all the things that he underlined and to see the differences between the things i chose to write down and the quotes he thought were important.
so much of this book is about pursuing happiness, and as someone who is often caught up in her own struggles and fickle issues, it's a shock to the system. so many things about the changing world, the pressures of new machines and social norms that i am incapable of writing to justice. but i did love this book much more than i expected. through tragedy my heart has been warmed.
so much of this book is about pursuing happiness, and as someone who is often caught up in her own struggles and fickle issues, it's a shock to the system. so many things about the changing world, the pressures of new machines and social norms that i am incapable of writing to justice. but i did love this book much more than i expected. through tragedy my heart has been warmed.
Such a great book! At times I had trouble putting it down to do my housework!
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Read as a teen and again as a mother. Rukmani's resilience is amazing considering all that she has gone through since she was a child.