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How long did the author stay in Kalimpong, where the story is based? The story is completely stereotyped within a certain phase which could give wrong impression to the reader, fiction might it be. Because I did my education in Kalimpong and I was very present during that time.
Pralay Dakua Does longer stay in a place provides more accuracy of events? I am not sure. We all live in our own bubbles - just like two sisters of "Mon Amie", or …moreDoes longer stay in a place provides more accuracy of events? I am not sure. We all live in our own bubbles - just like two sisters of "Mon Amie", or the lonely retired judge with his dog and cook. We look at anything else outside of own bubbles with a perspective of "stereotype". That way, stereotypes are relevant parts of narrative. The author provides a multi-faceted narrative, a very strong one, of post-colonial time and mindset. (less)
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