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A review by thebookclubmks
Burmese Days by George Orwell
'Burmese Days' was the first novel of George Orwell, published in 1934. The book was based on the
writer's experiences living in British Burma (Myanmar) as a police officer during the 1920s. The story revolves around the Burmese, the British and Indians who lived in a small town by the name Kyauktada. There is a main story which was mostly narrated by Flory, an Englishman; and several side stories which were told by different characters.
Through the eyes of the narrators, the reader learns of not only the Burmese culture of the time, but also
the livelihood, challenges, hardships and cultural differences of the native and non-native people in British Burma.
In addition, we understand about the strong racist attitudes, abuses, and unfair treatment of Burmese and Indians, and the derogatory language and approach towards women.
*Review by Ladan
writer's experiences living in British Burma (Myanmar) as a police officer during the 1920s. The story revolves around the Burmese, the British and Indians who lived in a small town by the name Kyauktada. There is a main story which was mostly narrated by Flory, an Englishman; and several side stories which were told by different characters.
Through the eyes of the narrators, the reader learns of not only the Burmese culture of the time, but also
the livelihood, challenges, hardships and cultural differences of the native and non-native people in British Burma.
In addition, we understand about the strong racist attitudes, abuses, and unfair treatment of Burmese and Indians, and the derogatory language and approach towards women.
*Review by Ladan