Bali Rai
Autor de (Un)arranged Marriage
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Obras de Bali Rai
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- Obras
- 50
- También por
- 2
- Miembros
- 768
- Popularidad
- #33,143
- Valoración
- 3.5
- Reseñas
- 21
- ISBNs
- 140
- Idiomas
- 5
How Rai conveys his hard-hitting points is through the medium of fiction. In my opinion, he's a master at harnessing the power of narrative to subtly punch patriarchy in the face. We follow our protagonist who discovers that his sister's supposed elopement is in reality a convenient visage for concealing her brutal murder. The most harrowing account in the novel is that of how another 'bride' is slaughtered by her husband in a bout of honor killing.
To say that this book is visceral is a colossal understatement. But it altered my life and my comprehension of South Asian cultural dynamics. For this, I will be forever thankful to Bali Rai for opening my eyes to what transpires behind closed doors.… (más)