The Covenant of Water
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I must confess I haven’t read many Indian authors, but I think I have been missing out.
Why should I be surprised that Indian authors can write so well? Growing up, I was always fascinated by the essays published in The Hindu. Indians are such natural storytellers—we are introduced to stories almost from the cradle. All the mythological stories, the folktales, and the numerous texts we had to read and learn in middle and high school. Storytelling was simply part of growing up for most of us. This book has definitely motivated me to read more Indian authors.
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