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A review by thebooksatchel
The High Priestess Never Marries by Sharanya Manivannan
3.0
This is a collection of 26 stories of love, desire and consequence. The women in High Priestess Never Marries are those who choose their lives for themselves. There are stories of lonely women, wives, widows, unfaithful partners, artists and goddesses. There are stories that throw questions at the institution of marriage. There is a clever spiritual interplay of the supernatural (or sometimes sacred symbolisms) that lend a beautiful hue to some stories.
Sharanya’s writing shows a deep understanding of local beliefs and folk tales woven into the main narrative. I loved the lyrical language with hints of surrealism. There are colloquial Tamil phrases in many stories. So a person who doesn't know the language might have a little difficulty in understanding those lines. However you will get the bigger picture.
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Much thanks to the author and Harper Collins India for a copy of the book. All opinions are my own.
Sharanya’s writing shows a deep understanding of local beliefs and folk tales woven into the main narrative. I loved the lyrical language with hints of surrealism. There are colloquial Tamil phrases in many stories. So a person who doesn't know the language might have a little difficulty in understanding those lines. However you will get the bigger picture.
Read the full review on - http://www.thebooksatchel.com/high-priestess-never-marries-sharanya-manivannan/
Much thanks to the author and Harper Collins India for a copy of the book. All opinions are my own.