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Book SynopsisUnable to keep up with the financial demands of the "big men" who control his village, Dhane and his family suffer one calamity after another, and a series of quarrels with fellow villagers forces them into exile. This novel offers readers a window into the lives of the people by depicting in subtle detail the stark realities of village life.
Trade ReviewLil Bahadur Chettri's novel is a moving example of social realism, and Michael J. Hutt's elegant translation lends a timeless, fable-like tone with a gorgeous rendering of the natural scenery. Publishers Weekly A moving novel of social realism. Kirkus Reviews A simple yet thought-provoking tale... A subtle, eye-opening look at Third World mores, and the winnowing of society's weakest links. Booklist A real craft product, using patterns and skills honed by history, celebrating our common vision... engrossing, instructive, moving. -- Donald Richie Japan Times Mountains Painted with Turmeric is a well-captured docudrama. -- Tim Kindseth TIME Asia A flawless translation... [of] a moving and simple story of a universal family forced to leave home. -- Kunda Dixit Nepali Times The translation is engaging and accessible. -- Bradley Winterton Taipei Times
Table of ContentsForeword Mountains Painted with Turmeric Afterword: Nepali Critics and Basain Notes Bibliography
