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A Handful of Rice
A Handful of Rice
Author: Kamala Markandaya
An extremely fascinating work of art which is compulsively readable and gratifying in a most complete way. — The novel depicts the hard struggle of life in a ;modern city and its demoralization. Ravi , son of a peasant, joins in the general exodus to the city, and, floating through the indifferent streets, lands into the underworld of petty crimi...  more »
ISBN: 184645
Publication Date: 1971
Pages: 224
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Publisher: Fawcett Premier
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Helpful Score: 3
This is one of my top 3 most memorable books ever read. Visual imagery, atmosphere, overall sense of place and character and dialogue is impeccable. I feel richer for having read this book. It has become part of my psyche - The numbers of people living so carefully frugal but still acknowledging the need for that occasional precious taste of sweetened ice has really stuck with me. The interplay between the extended families and how they managed to find room for one more body is graceful. I can't recommend it strongly enough.
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