In 1986 India, Mukta is a ten-year-old girl who was born into a long line of temple prostitutes. Tara is 8 years old, living in Bombay with her parents. In an attempt to save Mukta from her destiny, Tara's father brings her to stay with them and the two girls form a strong friendship. But in 1993, Mukta is kidnapped from their home. Tara believes her to be dead, but 11 years later she learns that Mukta is alive, and she begins her search for her friend.
The Color of our Sky: A novel set in India
It's an emotional novel that reveals details of the Devdasi tradition in which young girls are "married" to a temple and become prostitutes for upper-caste men in the community. What makes this a more difficult read is that this is not a historical novel. This practice continues today in some areas of India. The physical and emotional abuse that Mukta and the real women who inspired this story face every day is heartwrenching.
I highly recommend The Color of our Sky to anyone who enjoys an emotionally charged book that opens your eyes to another world and makes you think. Themes of friendship, family, tradition and human rights make this an excellent selection for book clubs as well.
My rating: 5/5
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This review was based on a copy of The Color of Our Sky that I received from Pump Up Your Book in exchange for an honest review. This post includes Amazon Affiliate links. If you purchase something using my link, I will receive a very small commission but your price does not change.
Oooh def putting this on my to read list
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DeleteI always appreciate book reviews. It gives me more insight into the book. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteI always read reviews before decided whether to read a book.
DeleteHi Julie! I'm stopping by the posts of everyone who signed up just to double check. I've been busy with the last days of an out of town guest visiting so I'm really behind on visiting blogs. Hope you are indeed with us and are enjoying the read-a-thon. :)
ReplyDeleteAck! Totally forgot. But luckily it's a flexible readathon so I'll start reading tonight!!!
DeleteI hadn't heard of this one yet. It sounds good but tough to read emotionally. Thanks for the review and for posting it on the Big Book Summer Challenge!
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