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A review by brerasterne
Capitalism: A Ghost Story by Arundhati Roy
informative
slow-paced
2.75
"Indian nationalists and the government seem to believe that they can fortify their idea of a resurgent India with a combination of bullying and Boeing airplanes. But they don't understand the subversive strength of warm boiled eggs."
In a series of short essays, Roy critiques the state of India's government, all the way from their militaristic pursuits in Kashmir, to their rampant classism and Hindu nationalism, and their hegemony over conscience and political thought. No one can escape the wrath of her pen, for the United States are also called out on their imperialism and their interventionism whilst parroting as a star of "human rights". Roy writes with (rightful) anger and a passion for justice, and sprinkles her writing with witty remarks. She paints a horrifying image of the world, but also calls for resistance and hope. It reads like longform poetry, which I really enjoyed.
I think the book might be a bit too introductory for people well-read in India's affairs and economical/political thought. I'm a beginner in this topic, so I guess the book was perfect for me! But I understand why avant readers of Roy's work feel a little disappointed.
In a series of short essays, Roy critiques the state of India's government, all the way from their militaristic pursuits in Kashmir, to their rampant classism and Hindu nationalism, and their hegemony over conscience and political thought. No one can escape the wrath of her pen, for the United States are also called out on their imperialism and their interventionism whilst parroting as a star of "human rights". Roy writes with (rightful) anger and a passion for justice, and sprinkles her writing with witty remarks. She paints a horrifying image of the world, but also calls for resistance and hope. It reads like longform poetry, which I really enjoyed.
I think the book might be a bit too introductory for people well-read in India's affairs and economical/political thought. I'm a beginner in this topic, so I guess the book was perfect for me! But I understand why avant readers of Roy's work feel a little disappointed.