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Crow Chronicles
The corrupt, though democratically elected avian government of the Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur is forcibly taken over by a monstrous white crow from Bombay and his crack force of commande 'crownies', by means of treachery, deceit and violence. But this desperate hour produces unlikely heroes and the evil leaders of the erstwhile government, plot their own return to power.
- GenresFictionYoung Adult
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First published December 15, 2004
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January 29, 2020oho i dont know anything about this book i just want to know what kind of book is this.
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June 1, 2020
Perfidy, torrid, maverick, flustered, nonplussed, avarice, plebian, insidious, obtruse
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December 20, 2016
It's long, it's intriguing and it's brilliant. I am surprised that this book isn't more popular. A political drama in the world of birds set in India, an Indian equivalent of jungle book, this book should be a seminal book in Indian YA genre.
Keoladeo National Park has a democratic government and a monarch. Like developing countries, it is corrupt and inefficient. We are taken through the story of the rise of a brilliant, ambitious gangster crow in Bombay who raises an elite commando force of crows. Difficult home situation and ambition lead him to Keoladeo where he seeks absolute control. This leads to destruction of democracy and establishment of a dictator. In the middle of their atrocities, some birds will fight for freedom while the dispossessed attempt recapture of power.
The political theme of the book is powerful. Ranjit Lal parallels the conflicts of humans in the world of birds in an inimitable and captivating style. Discrimination, feminism, oppression, democracy, corruption, friendship, sacrifice, betrayal - everything is seamlessly woven together and makes for a fascinating read.
The names like Kala Kaloota, Thappad Maro and Ghughuji are original and refreshing. They add a nice flavour while reading the book. If you are a bird lover, the descriptions of the birds, their dances and actions will be a joy to read.
I highly recommend this book.
Keoladeo National Park has a democratic government and a monarch. Like developing countries, it is corrupt and inefficient. We are taken through the story of the rise of a brilliant, ambitious gangster crow in Bombay who raises an elite commando force of crows. Difficult home situation and ambition lead him to Keoladeo where he seeks absolute control. This leads to destruction of democracy and establishment of a dictator. In the middle of their atrocities, some birds will fight for freedom while the dispossessed attempt recapture of power.
The political theme of the book is powerful. Ranjit Lal parallels the conflicts of humans in the world of birds in an inimitable and captivating style. Discrimination, feminism, oppression, democracy, corruption, friendship, sacrifice, betrayal - everything is seamlessly woven together and makes for a fascinating read.
The names like Kala Kaloota, Thappad Maro and Ghughuji are original and refreshing. They add a nice flavour while reading the book. If you are a bird lover, the descriptions of the birds, their dances and actions will be a joy to read.
I highly recommend this book.
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