A review by premxs
Dreamers: How Young Indians Are Changing Their World by Snigdha Poonam

4.0

Dreamers is a quick read that uncovers the anxieties and (a)moralities that drive the politics of India's hinterland. A land of testosterone, bottlerocket aspiration and failure. The narrative essay form Poonam employs allow a glimpse behind the dank curtains of these lives that doesn't hesitate to show us how much trouble the nation is in if we don't address these men's insecurities. Although some parts of the book could've used broader context, the overarching narrative of disillusioned young voters who will forge their way in the world, no matter the cost, is a chilling but necessary addition to the oeuvre of reporting on the future of our democracy.