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Rooh
by Manav Kaul
Rooh by Manav Kaul, Translated from Hindi to English by Pooja Priyamvada is a novel, which looks like a confluence of genres, it's mentioned as a novel in the description of the book, it is a travel account, and while reading, it almost feels like autobiographical! This is the protagonist's story of his visit to Kashmir, at two different times, with two different companions, one who makes him decide to visit there and be an active part in it and one who makes his visit active by being a part of it- Roohi and Roohani! ROOH!
While the first half of the book felt like there was a knot somewhere, it felt like opening up, giving liberty, in the second half.
The people that he met on his journey hold a special place. The poetry in between was something that will stay long with me. And I never thought it was possible. There is so much more to say about the book, but I know I will never be able to tell what this book means to me no matter how much I say, so I'll just say that READ it. And it needs to be read. I loved Rooh with the core of my heart, it breaks and heals it at the same time.
The translation by Pooja Priyamvada was as surprising as it could be. And I feel disheartening to not see her name, neither on the book cover or on the front page of the book.
Detailed review on Blog. Link
While the first half of the book felt like there was a knot somewhere, it felt like opening up, giving liberty, in the second half.
The people that he met on his journey hold a special place. The poetry in between was something that will stay long with me. And I never thought it was possible. There is so much more to say about the book, but I know I will never be able to tell what this book means to me no matter how much I say, so I'll just say that READ it. And it needs to be read. I loved Rooh with the core of my heart, it breaks and heals it at the same time.
The translation by Pooja Priyamvada was as surprising as it could be. And I feel disheartening to not see her name, neither on the book cover or on the front page of the book.
Detailed review on Blog. Link