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Bapsi Sidhwa (Author), Deepa Mehta (Other Contributor)

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Paperback: 237 pages
Publisher: Milkweed Editions; 1 edition (28 Sep 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1571310568
ISBN-13: 978-1571310569
Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 12.6 x 1.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 979,073 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Set in 1938 India against the backdrop of Mahatma Gandhi's rise to power, the author follows the life of 8 years old Chuyia, a child bride who is abandoned at a widow's ashram in Benares. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars heart wrenching but could not put it down 12 Nov 2006

By Sarah S.

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I loved this book. Not only did it provide insite into another culture, but the characters really make you care about them. It is actually quite a sad story, not a light hearted read, but all the same worth the effort. It is actually based on a movie, a bit backwards since ususally the movie is based on the book, and it is now my mission to find the dvd. I thought that it was fascinating to discover a different side to the Indian culture. There is also a glossary of terms used throughout the book, which I thought was great because it gave the book an interesting perspective which went hand in hand with it's openness about cultural traditions in that part of the world. A great read!!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Great story, but more depth needed! 25 Nov 2007

By V. Dick

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I tracked this book down following a recommendation from a friend. It is a great story, hard to believe at times that it is set in the 20th Century, but I did feel that it lacked depth. It was quite obvious that it was based on a film rather than the other way around. The story is simple, but heartbreaking, not an easy read, but quite rewarding.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bapsi Sidwha never lets me down! 2 Jun 2008

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I love this author and this book, albeit from a movie screenplay, doesn't fail. It is a great story that holds your interest straight through until the last page. I guess that I should not reveal the ending.

The loss of childhood innocence and the helpless existence of pre-Ghandian India for widows no matter the age, creates the background for this novel. You can try all you want but there is no way to identify with the main character even though personally I am a widow.

It astounds me throughout the reading that some women even could adapt to this ashram and it's grotesque "leader" but without a doubt this is what happens in many places of the world, even today.

Another great read from a favorite author.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Water 17 Jan 2011

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A wonderful book about a common rural (and urban somewhat) practice in India, and a window into the Indian culture.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Water: A novel by Bapsi Sidwha 8 Feb 2008

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I read this book within a book club having never heard of it before. We also watched a film of the book. I enjoyed them both. It is an excellent novel drawing me into 1947 India and the struggle between the caste system and the forces of change unleased by Gandhi and the pending withdrawal of the British. It gave a sympathetic view of the difficulties for widows during this period and had a strong plot. I particularly enjoyed the way the different characters were drawn together at the end.

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