After a long time, I'm posting about books I've read again. Admittedly i haven't read as many new works this year as last but here's a selection i've read this year
The other possible continuation of One Part Woman. I didn't expect it but i much preferred this to Trial by Silence. There, the main character, Kali lives despite his suicide attempt but gives Ponna the silent treatment the whole book through. I couldn't take it, this vibrant, full of life character so broken by the perceived betrayal of his wife.
In this version, he dies, gasp! but the book focuses on how the women in the family rally together to help Ponna move on, and overall feels lile a more hopeful read. I strongly recommend reading all three books : One part woman, Trial by Silence and A Lonely Harvest!
2. Circe by Madelline Miller. Beautiful lyrical writing and imaginative take on the Greek myth, with a strong focus on the female voices and stories. Really enjoyed this and loomking forward to reading Song of Achilles next.
3. Ballard of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. I came back to the world of Katniss Everdeen in this prequel, well before she was born, and got insight into President Snow's rise to power. I couldn't put it down after I got past the first two chapters. Chilling for its parallels to our world today too.
4. Thomas Hitoshi Pruikshima's The Kural. I can't say I've read the whole book but I have sat with some of the verses, especially during my course with Thomas, which was a meditative balm much needed in these troubled times. I do recommend others take it up if you can! Its called Taller than a Mountain.
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