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A review by bobbykarmakar
The Color of Our Sky by Amita Trasi
5.0
Consider this to be a detailed description of why this is like a Staff Pick sticker you would see in store, which I don’t work in and never have in any bookstore. This story absorbed me, scared me, but most of all gave me an awareness of something I was sure of existed and the tragic reality.
Two girls in India are the centre of this story, both of their views are shared. One, Mukta, is born in the human trafficking trade as by what her grandmother insists, however, her mother is trying to not have her involved. Mukta is also hopeful that her father, whom she never met, will one day come back for her. The other, Tara, is privileged and finds herself to grow very fondly of her, almost as if they were sisters. However, at times, Tara wishes that Mukta never entered her life, but Tara’s father was the one who brought Mukta in hopes of a better life. I would argue that he could have done more, but there’s a spoiler in that. One night, Mukta is then kidnapped and unfortunately taken to once again be found back to where she supposedly belongs.
Years later, Tara is on a mission to find her after moving to America after the night of Mukta’s kidnapping and wants to search for her. Challenging it is to find Mukta, she perseveres and unveils more hidden secrets that she either has to accept and move forward or continue to grieve. Both views of Mukta and Tara are day and night, yet they both think of each other often and hope that one day they can be together again.
The thing I love most about reading is that I seek a good story. And when there’s the added bonus of learning about something, whether it’d be emotional or not, is when I know the book is one that deservedly needs to be in the hands of people to be read, especially The Colour of our Sky. This is also arguably my favourite book of the year. I, myself, am Indian and though being born and raised in Canada, I am not very aware nor knowledgeable about what happens in India. Though I am sometimes certain issues like human trafficking still persists, it’s the practice and supposed fate that is tied into some cases I was not aware of; sadly true especially to young girls.
When I am able to learn something from a piece of fiction, especially one that still occurs in the world, is when I know I need to make more action. One beginning step for anyone is to ensure those reading this review will pick up this book as well, discuss it, and pass it on to someone else. An absolute must read and one that I am going to pass on to others as well.
Two girls in India are the centre of this story, both of their views are shared. One, Mukta, is born in the human trafficking trade as by what her grandmother insists, however, her mother is trying to not have her involved. Mukta is also hopeful that her father, whom she never met, will one day come back for her. The other, Tara, is privileged and finds herself to grow very fondly of her, almost as if they were sisters. However, at times, Tara wishes that Mukta never entered her life, but Tara’s father was the one who brought Mukta in hopes of a better life. I would argue that he could have done more, but there’s a spoiler in that. One night, Mukta is then kidnapped and unfortunately taken to once again be found back to where she supposedly belongs.
Years later, Tara is on a mission to find her after moving to America after the night of Mukta’s kidnapping and wants to search for her. Challenging it is to find Mukta, she perseveres and unveils more hidden secrets that she either has to accept and move forward or continue to grieve. Both views of Mukta and Tara are day and night, yet they both think of each other often and hope that one day they can be together again.
The thing I love most about reading is that I seek a good story. And when there’s the added bonus of learning about something, whether it’d be emotional or not, is when I know the book is one that deservedly needs to be in the hands of people to be read, especially The Colour of our Sky. This is also arguably my favourite book of the year. I, myself, am Indian and though being born and raised in Canada, I am not very aware nor knowledgeable about what happens in India. Though I am sometimes certain issues like human trafficking still persists, it’s the practice and supposed fate that is tied into some cases I was not aware of; sadly true especially to young girls.
When I am able to learn something from a piece of fiction, especially one that still occurs in the world, is when I know I need to make more action. One beginning step for anyone is to ensure those reading this review will pick up this book as well, discuss it, and pass it on to someone else. An absolute must read and one that I am going to pass on to others as well.