A debut novel by an Indian author, this novel is like a rough-hewn gem, of such clarity anyone who reads it will not wish for any refining or cutting by the jeweller.
It speaks in the voice of the main character, known only as Animal, who was deformed by an organization called the Kampani. When the Kampani's factory burned down, plagues and sicknesses came upon their area, Animal's back was twisted to make his behind the highest point of his body. He speaks with such brutal honesty and sarcastic wit that makes this book an easy read, but forcing the reader to dig deep into his emotions and realize that, even in the darkest hours, one can and must find hope.
Walking about on all fours, he speaks of his life, loves, and the people in the area known as...
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Animal's People by Indra Sinha
bingotongco, June 6, 2008
A debut novel by an Indian author, this novel is like a rough-hewn gem, of such clarity anyone who reads it will not wish for any refining or cutting by the jeweller.It speaks in the voice of the main character, known only as Animal, who was deformed by an organization called the Kampani. When the Kampani's factory burned down, plagues and sicknesses came upon their area, Animal's back was twisted to make his behind the highest point of his body. He speaks with such brutal honesty and sarcastic wit that makes this book an easy read, but forcing the reader to dig deep into his emotions and realize that, even in the darkest hours, one can and must find hope.
Walking about on all fours, he speaks of his life, loves, and the people in the area known as...
Animal's People.