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A review by meeranair_54
Goat Days by Benyamin
5.0
When Najeeb leaves his home in Kerala for a better job in Saudi, his expectations are that of the glamour and comfort associated with the Gulf. But ill-fated circumstances crumble his rosy perception of mankind, as he is held captive on a desert, forced to work as a goatherd.
I am usually quite intimidated by award-winning books. But this one has permanently left a mark on my soul.
It is the gut-wrenching story about the inhuman treatment of migrant workers. Through a flashback narrative, we are made privy to the enthusiasm and child-like awe with which Najeeb makes his way to Saudi. And in the span of a few chapters, both the reader and the main character are brought back to Earth in a shattering display of cruelty.
There's so much I appreciate about this book. The commendable strength that wafts from its main character, the straightforward manner of storytelling, the depiction of societal disparities. I could spend hours discussing this praise-worthy title, and that would still be less.
Here's a video review of the book: youtu.be/zMeQ-xKTzYY
Add this title to your TBR. Go on, do it.
I am usually quite intimidated by award-winning books. But this one has permanently left a mark on my soul.
It is the gut-wrenching story about the inhuman treatment of migrant workers. Through a flashback narrative, we are made privy to the enthusiasm and child-like awe with which Najeeb makes his way to Saudi. And in the span of a few chapters, both the reader and the main character are brought back to Earth in a shattering display of cruelty.
There's so much I appreciate about this book. The commendable strength that wafts from its main character, the straightforward manner of storytelling, the depiction of societal disparities. I could spend hours discussing this praise-worthy title, and that would still be less.
Here's a video review of the book: youtu.be/zMeQ-xKTzYY
Add this title to your TBR. Go on, do it.