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The Rice Mother

Rani Manicka

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Nov 28, 2009 Farhana Faruq rated it liked it · review of another edition

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Some parts were interesting and I like how it was told - through different character. I've never disliked so many main characters in one novel - but I suppose that was part of what made it interesting.
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Mar 31, 2008 Suvi rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: novels, historical, 2000s, war, _asia

I liked the way the author had constructed the book. The story was told little by little by different characters and the theme of the Rice Mother continued throughout. Also, the descriptions of foods of all sorts made the story somehow more warm and humane (although being a huge lover of Indian food this opinion may count as a little partial).

What I didn't like was the lack of character development and lack of their distinctive voices. Towards the end everything seemed a bit forced and I can't s ...more

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