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Tiger Hills

By Sarita Mandanna

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When a flock of herons wheeled overhead at the moment of Devi's birth, it seemedthat her life would be touched by fate.

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To most of us in North America India remains something of an enigma. We either think of it as the backward country where children are only saved from starvation by the intervention of foreigners or as call centre central where all our tech support qu ... (read full critics)

blogcritics published on Sun, 28 Aug 2011

Tiger Hills

Sarita Mandanna blends history and romance in her Man Asian Literary Prize–longlisted debut novel, a multi-generational saga. From wars to suicides to sexual abuse, there are very few tragedies that don’t befall the Nachimada family over the course o ... (read full critics)

quillandquire published on Thu, 7 Apr 2011

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2 Reviews

This was my first read of 2012 and what a fabulous start to the year, thanks to my sister who passed this on to me, thinking I might enjoy it, while we were staying with her in Wales. Well I most certainly did getting thoroughly immersed in this wonderful story set in Coorg in Southern India and spa ... (continue)

This was my first read of 2012 and what a fabulous start to the year, thanks to my sister who passed this on to me, thinking I might enjoy it, while we were staying with her in Wales. Well I most certainly did getting thoroughly immersed in this wonderful story set in Coorg in Southern India and spanning the period from 1878 to 1936.
The narrative begins with the birth of the protagonist of the novel Devi and follows the life story of her and her childhood friend Devanna. I was transported by the authors descriptive writing to the region and an era when India was undergoing many changes in society. Devi is a beautiful child and as the first girl born into her family for many years is the subject of much adoration. Strong willed and lively, she is determined as she grows up, to live life on her terms no matter what. It is no surprise therefore that this has considerable consequences for those around her and for future generations. There is a lot of suffering and angst in this novel and one might not always like the way the characters behave, however it felt realistic to me as they eventually learnt to cope with their destinies.
A truly captivating novel about the choices we make in the name of love, family, love and our country. Not only does Tiger Hills provide a great plot, a beautifully written family saga set in a beautiful location but it also combines Indian history, traditions and folklore flawlessly into the story.
A brilliant debut novel from Sarita Mandanna, I will certainly be looking out for any future ones. If this is the sort of story with a historical background that you normally read, then I cannot see how you can fail to not enjoy this.
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Lindyloumac said on Mar 17, 2012 | Add your feedback

In Tiger Hills, Sarita Mandanna has created a mesmerising world which the reader is drawn into. The vivid descriptions of the landscape transport the reader to Coorg in Southern India, in the spanning between the 19th and 20th centuries, where the story if set. The beautiful settings make a perfect ... (continue)

In Tiger Hills, Sarita Mandanna has created a mesmerising world which the reader is drawn into. The vivid descriptions of the landscape transport the reader to Coorg in Southern India, in the spanning between the 19th and 20th centuries, where the story if set. The beautiful settings make a perfect backdrop to breathe life into the main characters Devi, Devanna & Machu. The richness of the story comes from the beautiful descriptive language and the affinity the reader feels with the main characters.

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Lunarossa said on Mar 2, 2011 | Add your feedback