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My Father's Garden by Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar
3.0

I picked up this book for #jcbliterature readathon. Though there were a few uncomfortable places at the beginning of the book, I liked it for its raw emotions.
It gave an insight into the life of Adivasi people and how they are exploited in the name of politics. The three sections of the book portray the different mood set by the author.
The writing was fluid enough to portray everything from broken relationships, borderline abuse to difficulty in expressing our feelings to our parents.
The emotions are relatable and raw.
The only thing I didn't like about this book is that it is not that thought-provoking. Though the writing, characters and plot are perfect, I felt that the message of the book could have been more thought-provoking. I recommend this book for those who like to read about people and emotions.

My Rating-3.5/5