A vivid family saga set in Kerala that begins with the marriage of a young girl and follows her to old age. She marries into a family with a deep fear of drowning. However the book encompasses so much more – British colonisation, the fight for independence and the progress of medicine. The isolation of leprosy also features. Verghese is a doctor and his knowledge, compassion and humanity shine through in his characters. An utterly engrossing read.
(Christine Miller - bwl 114 Autumn 2024 ) |
