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dipanjali's review
4.0
Oddly problematic ending, with the convergence of class and caste, but a memorable book if nothing else. The literature surrounding this book was, to me, a little more compelling than the book itself. But the sheer scope of it, and the endeavour of memory and archiving of oral traditions with relations to caste and casteism and marginalization to the point of criminalization in India is enough for me to recommend it for reading to others. This text, much like the rest of the texts in this particular paper's syllabus, started out as a groan and ended as a point of deep interest, for me.
akiraaain's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A famous novel in Dalit Literature, Untouchable Spring deserves all the praise. It's a heart-wrenching story, steeped in caste violence and unfortunately, still reflective of India's caste issue. Through memory and third person narration, it follows five generations of a family of Dalits that converts to Christianity (not a spoiler). The past and present are not at war; they come together to create this finely woven tale.
This book will rip you to shreds, ask you to examine all the pieces, and then fill you with so many emotions that you're left sobbing on the floor.
This book will rip you to shreds, ask you to examine all the pieces, and then fill you with so many emotions that you're left sobbing on the floor.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Rape, Slavery, Violence, and Murder
shayan_reads's review
5.0
This should be compulsory reading for every entitled ass out there who thinks caste does not exist.
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