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Number of Pages
192
Language
English
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Book Summary
This Is A Work Of Fiction, A Literary Novel Set In The Low Hills Of The Eastern Ghats. It Centers On A Family And A Transformative Era When The Traditional Snake-Skin Trade Is Banned, Forcing A Community To Renegotiate Livelihood, Identity, And Belonging. The Narrative Invites Readers Who Enjoy Regional Indian Literature And Thought-Provoking, Character-Driven Stories. The Tone Is Contemplative, Respectful, And Hopeful, With A Quiet Intensity That Lingers After The Last Page.
The Story Unfolds Across Three Generations, Weaving Together Life In The Forest, Family Bonds, And The Pressures Of Policy And Market Change. It Offers A Richly Textured Portrait Of A Community Rooted In Forest Knowledge, Ritual Memory, And Collective Resilience, Anchored By A Revered Elder Who Embodies Their Connection To Land And Tradition. As Laws Evolve, The Characters Navigate Licenses, Middlemen, And New Opportunities, While Trying To Preserve Dignity And Cohesion In The Face Of Disruption.
Readers Experience A Story-Led, Reflective Journey That Blends Environmental Realities With Intimate Human Moments. The Prose Relies On Sensory Detail—The Sounds Of The Forest, The Rhythms Of Daily Work, And The Texture Of Relationships—To Distinguish The Reading Experience. The Book Invites Empathy And Discussion About Conservation, Fair Trade, And How Policy Shapes Real People, Without Sacrificing The Warmth And Complexity Of Community Life.
After Finishing, Readers Gain A Nuanced Understanding Of Indigenous Communities Navigating Policy Reforms, Along With A Deeper Sense Of Empathy And Responsibility Toward Environment And Culture. It Leaves A Lasting Impression Of Resilience, Curiosity, And The Importance Of Listening To Stories That Shape How We See The World.
Product Details
Author
Zai Whitaker
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Number of Pages
192
Language
English
MRP: ₹ 499
₹ 325
₹ 174 Off