Hiiii dearest blog...its been 2 years .My goodness such a long time.I feel quite happy to come back.
Apart this great reunion,i have in the recent few read 2 books of unsurpassed ingenuity.The first one i read was the Good Earth and other one,The White Tiger.Believe me if say they are 2 novels each at either end of the spectrum.
The Good Earth by Pearl s buck is a heart warming,beautiful story of a Chinese family, their triumphs and tribulations.It is deep rooted in the chinese culture and you are in awe with the level of suffering,patience,courage and determination that people can posses.
My sympathies and adoration are divided though.To the main character,Wang lung,i feel a deep loathing for he is self centred and weak.on other hand,the woman is a strong character and she is the epitome of endurance.Yet,i feel that has been her weakness as well.All through the story,one feels sorry for this lady who gives it everything but gets no love or respect.But the question is did she ever expect it?
The book leaves a imprint on your mind and imagination .It tugs at you heart and is not surprising because it speaks the tale of human emotions.
The second book "The white tiger" by Aravind Adiga is savage ,satirical and keeps you guessing.The story is simple but the presentation is awesome. The whole book is a first person narrative written as a letter .....sorry an email to the prime minister of china.On the background,there is a real India.A brilliant portrayal of the realities of Indian lives.The main character a driver, commits murder to steal money ,sets a business and becomes a wealthy entrpreneur.You hate his morals buts somehow you smile.He has pulled it through.He is real and thats why the story is a hit.
Hats off to both the authors.
I begin yet another literature adventure with Tagore!Will write again soon!!!
Apart this great reunion,i have in the recent few read 2 books of unsurpassed ingenuity.The first one i read was the Good Earth and other one,The White Tiger.Believe me if say they are 2 novels each at either end of the spectrum.
The Good Earth by Pearl s buck is a heart warming,beautiful story of a Chinese family, their triumphs and tribulations.It is deep rooted in the chinese culture and you are in awe with the level of suffering,patience,courage and determination that people can posses.
My sympathies and adoration are divided though.To the main character,Wang lung,i feel a deep loathing for he is self centred and weak.on other hand,the woman is a strong character and she is the epitome of endurance.Yet,i feel that has been her weakness as well.All through the story,one feels sorry for this lady who gives it everything but gets no love or respect.But the question is did she ever expect it?
The book leaves a imprint on your mind and imagination .It tugs at you heart and is not surprising because it speaks the tale of human emotions.
The second book "The white tiger" by Aravind Adiga is savage ,satirical and keeps you guessing.The story is simple but the presentation is awesome. The whole book is a first person narrative written as a letter .....sorry an email to the prime minister of china.On the background,there is a real India.A brilliant portrayal of the realities of Indian lives.The main character a driver, commits murder to steal money ,sets a business and becomes a wealthy entrpreneur.You hate his morals buts somehow you smile.He has pulled it through.He is real and thats why the story is a hit.
Hats off to both the authors.
I begin yet another literature adventure with Tagore!Will write again soon!!!
