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Nectar in a Sieve (1954)

af Kamala Markandaya

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Featuring a new introduction and afterword, this critically acclaimed novel tells the story of India and its people through the eyes of one woman and her experiences in one peasant family in a primitive Indian village. Married as a child bride to a tenant farmer she had never seen, she worked side by side in the field with her husband to wrest a living from the land that was ravaged by droughts, monsoons, and insects. With remarkable fortitude and courage, she sought to meet changing times and fight poverty and disaster. She saw one of her infants die from starvation, her daughter becomes a prostitute, and her sons leave the land for jobs which she distrusted. And, somehow, she survived. This beautiful and eloquent story tells of a simple peasant woman in a primitive village in India whose whole life was a gallant and persistent battle to care for those she loved-an unforgettable novel that will wring your heart out.… (mere)
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Nectar In A Sieve by Kamala Markanddaya, an Indian classic, poor farming family fights for survival during droughts, and floods. A daughter turns to prostitution in desperation to save her baby brother from dying. No help from the government, lack of clothing, shoes. Makes me want to read about the modern-day poor of India.

It is amazing how they did not give up even though the circumstances became devasting. People became homeless as a result of the weather and companies took the land from which they made a meager living. Even though it was a traditional marriage, arranged, between an older man and very young woman and their marriage had threats, their love for each other endured.

I hope that you read it. ( )
  Carolee888 | May 26, 2023 |
A poignant portrayal of woman's struggles and persistence in the face of deteriorating conditions, illustrating the will to live and the power of love and compassion. ( )
  snash | May 12, 2022 |
This story is moving and beautiful. The poetic simplicity of the writing is ingenious. One critic found the voices somewhat stilted because lacking dialect - but they felt very true to me and the characters were very much alive. It is difficult to ponder this existence. But, it is an inspirational story of one family's determination, kindness, generosity, and persistent optimism that you come to hope may be the core of human nature - when all else is taken away. ( )
  Laura1124 | Jun 24, 2019 |
Reminded me of the Good Earth by Pearl Buck. Moving in its simplicity, the narrative was fast-paced, filled with the pathos of a peasant's life and the cruelties of life itself. ( )
  Soulmuser | May 30, 2017 |
I found the story compelling and very sad but the ending felt like it just dropped me. I actually went back and made sure some pages hadn't stuck together or something, but there was nothing else except for an ad for more books I might like. If the ending had just been better and more finished I would've given this 4 stars. ( )
  aurelas | Dec 23, 2016 |
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Work without hope draws nectar in a sieve,

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Featuring a new introduction and afterword, this critically acclaimed novel tells the story of India and its people through the eyes of one woman and her experiences in one peasant family in a primitive Indian village. Married as a child bride to a tenant farmer she had never seen, she worked side by side in the field with her husband to wrest a living from the land that was ravaged by droughts, monsoons, and insects. With remarkable fortitude and courage, she sought to meet changing times and fight poverty and disaster. She saw one of her infants die from starvation, her daughter becomes a prostitute, and her sons leave the land for jobs which she distrusted. And, somehow, she survived. This beautiful and eloquent story tells of a simple peasant woman in a primitive village in India whose whole life was a gallant and persistent battle to care for those she loved-an unforgettable novel that will wring your heart out.

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