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A taxi driver navigates a young tourist couple through the tumultuous terrain of his beloved Egypt, as the country grapples with its fast-changing realities. A veteran retraces the shift in his ideological journey along the 38th parallel in the Korean peninsula. A second-generation immigrant family in Uganda wrestles with uncertain times under a dictator who claims to commune with God. A film producer's wife contends with her husband's possible infidelity in the time of MeToo...
These, and an assortment of similarly diverse stories, zip you from country to country and continent to continent, on a whirlwind literary tour of the world. Inspired by the diversity of India, the book deftly brings together history, politics, law, and religion, to share compelling stories of Indians dealing with life, love, and loss away from the shores of their home country.
These, and an assortment of similarly diverse stories, zip you from country to country and continent to continent, on a whirlwind literary tour of the world. Inspired by the diversity of India, the book deftly brings together history, politics, law, and religion, to share compelling stories of Indians dealing with life, love, and loss away from the shores of their home country.
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First published April 27, 2020
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July 10, 2020
Indogene! You read the title of the book and look at the cover image and you know what to expect in the pages you flip thereafter. Authored by Sriram Devatha, Indogene is an anthology of 10 short stories of Indians settled in abroad spread across different countries and different periods.
The first thing I noticed is that the author’s writing style is very lucid. The flow of the stories is engaging. I especially liked how he has described the reactions to inanimate things for an example "keys chimed back in return".
The stories appear to be simple with no major twists, a few even leave readers to imagine what the protagonists' next steps or how the climax would be.
My favorite in this anthology is #sinetronscandal. This story is about how an obedient wife is made to support his husband in a #metoo scandal, and how she arrives at that decision.
Paddle Shift is another interesting story, which sees the protagonist's deliberation between monetary value and moral value, along with the description of the beauty of Egypt.
The concept of Love's The Idea is quite interesting to read. It reflects on the description rather than the meaning of love from emotional and scientific angles.
The author attempts to share a sneak peek of his knowledge and research done of countries across the globe via the lives of Indians residing there. This along with the key events that occurred in the history of those respective countries that also affected the Indians residing there…and not to forget it also gives a good glimpse of the culture and history of those countries.
The author’s research is commendable. The concept of the book is unique and quick -read; and I would love to read more such in-depth stories, with probably a little more drama in those.
My ratings: 3 out of 5.
I received a review copy of the e-book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
The first thing I noticed is that the author’s writing style is very lucid. The flow of the stories is engaging. I especially liked how he has described the reactions to inanimate things for an example "keys chimed back in return".
The stories appear to be simple with no major twists, a few even leave readers to imagine what the protagonists' next steps or how the climax would be.
My favorite in this anthology is #sinetronscandal. This story is about how an obedient wife is made to support his husband in a #metoo scandal, and how she arrives at that decision.
Paddle Shift is another interesting story, which sees the protagonist's deliberation between monetary value and moral value, along with the description of the beauty of Egypt.
The concept of Love's The Idea is quite interesting to read. It reflects on the description rather than the meaning of love from emotional and scientific angles.
The author attempts to share a sneak peek of his knowledge and research done of countries across the globe via the lives of Indians residing there. This along with the key events that occurred in the history of those respective countries that also affected the Indians residing there…and not to forget it also gives a good glimpse of the culture and history of those countries.
The author’s research is commendable. The concept of the book is unique and quick -read; and I would love to read more such in-depth stories, with probably a little more drama in those.
My ratings: 3 out of 5.
I received a review copy of the e-book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
May 27, 2020
In the time of pandemic situations, getting any kind of delivery for paperback books was out of the question until recently hence I thought of going through a short e-book. I found this book named “Indogene” written by Sriram Devatha. This is his 2nd book. The book also has the tagline which says “Stories of Indians Across the Globe”. The book is a kind of an anthology which consists of 10 short stories – each speaking about an Indian-originated protagonist who is settled somewhere out of India and is still somehow tied to their roots.
This Kindle read is all about maximum 2 hours and you shall enjoy it as the content is altogether distinct – something that I have not read until recently. Author has tried his best to ensure that he covers the characters whom we generally don’t hear about. The book doesn’t talk about the usual NRIs that we read or watch in movies but about the personalities who are either going through some sort of dilemma, trauma or are still thinking about how they landed up where they are today being so grounded. The stories speak flavours that talks about communism, politics, religion, blind faith, spirituality, God, business, lust, values, legality, love etc.
The diversity in the story makes you go through each story one after another as every chapter presents you something new. The 1st story begins with a taxi driver noticing a small observation between a couple whereas the 2nd story about Nair is all about his post-life and view on communism. “Extradition” speaks about what a man goes through before knowing that he shall be in Breaking News within sometime whereas “Love’s the Idea” is all about how love is interpreted differently in different cultures. The latter chapter is also a good break from the seriousness of topics that were discussed in 1st three stories.
Another story is about how a Gujarati family does a great business in a country like Uganda is nicely portrayed with the concept on regionalism whereas “Sanctum Sanctorum” is all about Vinayak’s spiritual and religion devotion which he himself starts questioning after what happens with his fellow devotees. One of the last chapters that I enjoyed reading was “#sinetronscandal” which was about how a cultured and traditional wife is expected to behave as per husband’s command in private and later she comes to know about his involvement in external affairs in which she becomes a key to save him from embarrassment.
How each story is vivid and unique is evident from the above descriptions. Now talking about the drawbacks of the book: - I believe author has chosen very difficult vocabulary in some of the chapters where it shall become difficult for people who must be picking this book for light-read. Similarly, I feel that author could have re-ordered the stories starting from the ones which are based on simpler concepts than the critical ones. It ends up giving a sense to the user that all the further stories are going to be on such complex issues only. Furthermore, I wished if author could have mentioned Indian culture little more deeply in every chapter – it would have been an eye-opener for every one of us reading this book regarding how we have forgotten or ignored most of our beautiful culture even when staying in India.
Overall, this is a light read if you are looking for an anthology. I give this book 3.5 stars out of 5.
Thanks.
WRITING BUDDHA
This Kindle read is all about maximum 2 hours and you shall enjoy it as the content is altogether distinct – something that I have not read until recently. Author has tried his best to ensure that he covers the characters whom we generally don’t hear about. The book doesn’t talk about the usual NRIs that we read or watch in movies but about the personalities who are either going through some sort of dilemma, trauma or are still thinking about how they landed up where they are today being so grounded. The stories speak flavours that talks about communism, politics, religion, blind faith, spirituality, God, business, lust, values, legality, love etc.
The diversity in the story makes you go through each story one after another as every chapter presents you something new. The 1st story begins with a taxi driver noticing a small observation between a couple whereas the 2nd story about Nair is all about his post-life and view on communism. “Extradition” speaks about what a man goes through before knowing that he shall be in Breaking News within sometime whereas “Love’s the Idea” is all about how love is interpreted differently in different cultures. The latter chapter is also a good break from the seriousness of topics that were discussed in 1st three stories.
Another story is about how a Gujarati family does a great business in a country like Uganda is nicely portrayed with the concept on regionalism whereas “Sanctum Sanctorum” is all about Vinayak’s spiritual and religion devotion which he himself starts questioning after what happens with his fellow devotees. One of the last chapters that I enjoyed reading was “#sinetronscandal” which was about how a cultured and traditional wife is expected to behave as per husband’s command in private and later she comes to know about his involvement in external affairs in which she becomes a key to save him from embarrassment.
How each story is vivid and unique is evident from the above descriptions. Now talking about the drawbacks of the book: - I believe author has chosen very difficult vocabulary in some of the chapters where it shall become difficult for people who must be picking this book for light-read. Similarly, I feel that author could have re-ordered the stories starting from the ones which are based on simpler concepts than the critical ones. It ends up giving a sense to the user that all the further stories are going to be on such complex issues only. Furthermore, I wished if author could have mentioned Indian culture little more deeply in every chapter – it would have been an eye-opener for every one of us reading this book regarding how we have forgotten or ignored most of our beautiful culture even when staying in India.
Overall, this is a light read if you are looking for an anthology. I give this book 3.5 stars out of 5.
Thanks.
WRITING BUDDHA
August 30, 2020
After reading this book, a question struck me-“Why this book is called Indogene?” I think the answer of this question itself tells a great deal about the book.
Indians, as we all know are scattered all over the world. The book follows ten such Indians stories in different parts of the world- Egypt, Korea, Suriname, Singapore, Canada etc. The stories are all set in different time spans ranging from 1800s to the 21st century. But again the question remains- Why this name? From what I understand, this book is a really beautiful, straightforward and easy to understand depiction of the fact that though many of the Indians have been living far away from India, some even for generations, they have not lost their Indian-gene or as the name suggests- the Indogene. The characters of the book are all from different spheres- an author, tourists, a bankrupt businessman, an ex-army man but what they all share is the Indogene.
The book Indogene: Stories of Indians Across the Globe by Sriram Devatha is very precise in illustrating the Indian culture, our ethics, our values and thoughts. How we so easily blend with other cultures and make even them our own. Another thing that the book has in abundance is history and politics- I mean a lot of it. I am not an expert on world history so I got a good history lesson. As for politics, we Indians are obsessed with it, so I am clearly not an exception!
Oh! And then there are some really short and sweet quotes that pop out of the book. One that I really liked is this:
“Money come like turtle, but go away like gazelle.” As simple as that! The book is filled with such uncomplicated yet to the point thoughts.
Indogene: Stories of Indians Across the Globe by Sriram Devatha is a short and worthy read that travels around the world, transports you to and fro in time, introduces you to different cultures, just in a matter of hours!!!!!
Indians, as we all know are scattered all over the world. The book follows ten such Indians stories in different parts of the world- Egypt, Korea, Suriname, Singapore, Canada etc. The stories are all set in different time spans ranging from 1800s to the 21st century. But again the question remains- Why this name? From what I understand, this book is a really beautiful, straightforward and easy to understand depiction of the fact that though many of the Indians have been living far away from India, some even for generations, they have not lost their Indian-gene or as the name suggests- the Indogene. The characters of the book are all from different spheres- an author, tourists, a bankrupt businessman, an ex-army man but what they all share is the Indogene.
The book Indogene: Stories of Indians Across the Globe by Sriram Devatha is very precise in illustrating the Indian culture, our ethics, our values and thoughts. How we so easily blend with other cultures and make even them our own. Another thing that the book has in abundance is history and politics- I mean a lot of it. I am not an expert on world history so I got a good history lesson. As for politics, we Indians are obsessed with it, so I am clearly not an exception!
Oh! And then there are some really short and sweet quotes that pop out of the book. One that I really liked is this:
“Money come like turtle, but go away like gazelle.” As simple as that! The book is filled with such uncomplicated yet to the point thoughts.
Indogene: Stories of Indians Across the Globe by Sriram Devatha is a short and worthy read that travels around the world, transports you to and fro in time, introduces you to different cultures, just in a matter of hours!!!!!
May 18, 2020
This is a book of stories that revolve around an interesting cultural phenomenon: the spread of people from India to…pretty much everywhere.
It starts in Egypt and covers America, Korea, Suriname and more, expanding as far in time as the 1820s in Singapore and the 1970s in Uganda.
This book provides an interesting experience for the average reader for two reasons. First, because of the different points of view, some of which perhaps we have never considered. This is especially true of “Riches to Rags,” which shows the developing unquiet in the soul of an Indo-Ugandan businessman as the promised reforms of Idi Amin deteriorate into despotism.
The second point of interest is the reading experience itself. This work is from a culture where the beginning-middle-end flow of a story is not sacrosanct. The awareness of the past and its effect on the present and future sometimes creates a more fragmented timeline. In most stories, this isn’t a serious problem, especially when we understand why it is happening. In “Suriname’s Surname,” cyclical time is a topic of discussion that affects the outcome of the tale. However, there is one story, aptly enough entitled “Hindsight,” that pushes this concept past the point of comfort for the reader. This narrative jumps back and forth in subject and time, culminating in a jumble of points of view and timelines that is very hard to understand.
However, each story in the book has its own charm, even “Love’s the Idea,” a treatise that brings the idea of love down to unromantic academic study, but finishes with a surprise ending that changes everything.
A book for people interested in a fresh view of the world and the reading experience.
It starts in Egypt and covers America, Korea, Suriname and more, expanding as far in time as the 1820s in Singapore and the 1970s in Uganda.
This book provides an interesting experience for the average reader for two reasons. First, because of the different points of view, some of which perhaps we have never considered. This is especially true of “Riches to Rags,” which shows the developing unquiet in the soul of an Indo-Ugandan businessman as the promised reforms of Idi Amin deteriorate into despotism.
The second point of interest is the reading experience itself. This work is from a culture where the beginning-middle-end flow of a story is not sacrosanct. The awareness of the past and its effect on the present and future sometimes creates a more fragmented timeline. In most stories, this isn’t a serious problem, especially when we understand why it is happening. In “Suriname’s Surname,” cyclical time is a topic of discussion that affects the outcome of the tale. However, there is one story, aptly enough entitled “Hindsight,” that pushes this concept past the point of comfort for the reader. This narrative jumps back and forth in subject and time, culminating in a jumble of points of view and timelines that is very hard to understand.
However, each story in the book has its own charm, even “Love’s the Idea,” a treatise that brings the idea of love down to unromantic academic study, but finishes with a surprise ending that changes everything.
A book for people interested in a fresh view of the world and the reading experience.
July 9, 2020
Indogene: Stories of Indians Across the Globe by Sriram Devatha is a collection of ten short stories talking about Indian-originated protagonists settled out of India. Inspite of being away from home these people are still connected to their roots. The thing that I really appreciated is how the characters aren't stereotypical as most of NRI characters in fiction often are.
Inspired by the diversity of India, the book brings together rich cultural history, politics, religion, law and prejudice to share compelling stories of all these Indians dealing with life, love, and loss away from the shores of their home country.
The homesick feeling that is always present like an undercurrent really tugged at my heartstrings because like they say, there's no place like home. It made these characters relatable and humane.
All the stories are different from each other and are beautifully written, having layers and battling with the complexities of survival whilst still being able to keep things simple. The descriptions are really good and I loved the way the author has described the cultures so vividly providing voices to people who come from different backgrounds but at the core share the same values. The thing i loved about the book is how it tends to show us different perspectives, like a taxi driver, a veteran, an immigrant etc adding more diversity. The writing style is lucid and flows smoothly. I finished the book in no time as it's really short and easy to read.
It's a good read especially if you like reading books with diversity and representation. I would recommend it.
Inspired by the diversity of India, the book brings together rich cultural history, politics, religion, law and prejudice to share compelling stories of all these Indians dealing with life, love, and loss away from the shores of their home country.
The homesick feeling that is always present like an undercurrent really tugged at my heartstrings because like they say, there's no place like home. It made these characters relatable and humane.
All the stories are different from each other and are beautifully written, having layers and battling with the complexities of survival whilst still being able to keep things simple. The descriptions are really good and I loved the way the author has described the cultures so vividly providing voices to people who come from different backgrounds but at the core share the same values. The thing i loved about the book is how it tends to show us different perspectives, like a taxi driver, a veteran, an immigrant etc adding more diversity. The writing style is lucid and flows smoothly. I finished the book in no time as it's really short and easy to read.
It's a good read especially if you like reading books with diversity and representation. I would recommend it.
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July 13, 2020Indogene- A beautifully written collection of short stories about Indians in various parts of the world and not the stereotypical NRI we are so used to being portrayed in movies.
It's a quick, easy whirlwind of a read, takes you around the world and back in a span of 2-3 hours.
The characters chosen are extremely unique and i like that the author has taken the time in each story to construct a unique personality for every character, each complete with their own unique quirks. Every setting has been described in great detail whether it be the interiors of a cab in Egypt, a porch in suriname, a living room in Puri or a bookstore in Toronto, the descriptive narrative ensures you are transported there.
Every story is unique and explores a different theme. There's travel, love, politics, migration, religion, adultery, sexuality and various others. Despite the large number of topics that the author has chosen to explore, it is clear that every single one of them has been carefully researched and written. Each story has been crafted with an immersive beginning, middle and an end that leaves you with a new perspective and understanding of the topic it explores and protagonist's life.
The only drawback- the language though free flowing and easy to read, is occasionally peppered with difficulty vocabulary, which i think can be slightly distracting for the average reader.
Overall an impressive book, i give it a 4.5/5. I highly recommend it, especially if you like short stories with diverse topics or looking for an easy quick read.
It's a quick, easy whirlwind of a read, takes you around the world and back in a span of 2-3 hours.
The characters chosen are extremely unique and i like that the author has taken the time in each story to construct a unique personality for every character, each complete with their own unique quirks. Every setting has been described in great detail whether it be the interiors of a cab in Egypt, a porch in suriname, a living room in Puri or a bookstore in Toronto, the descriptive narrative ensures you are transported there.
Every story is unique and explores a different theme. There's travel, love, politics, migration, religion, adultery, sexuality and various others. Despite the large number of topics that the author has chosen to explore, it is clear that every single one of them has been carefully researched and written. Each story has been crafted with an immersive beginning, middle and an end that leaves you with a new perspective and understanding of the topic it explores and protagonist's life.
The only drawback- the language though free flowing and easy to read, is occasionally peppered with difficulty vocabulary, which i think can be slightly distracting for the average reader.
Overall an impressive book, i give it a 4.5/5. I highly recommend it, especially if you like short stories with diverse topics or looking for an easy quick read.
June 24, 2020
The Book consists of 10 short stories that will take you on a tour from Egypt to Korea. From South America: Suriname to St Lucia of North America, From Canada to Uganda. From Nepal to Jakarta, Indonesia. From Singapore to India.
My Take:
Indogene: Stories of Indians Across the Globe is a book of short stories written by Sriram Devatha and it's full of culture and wonderful heart touching stories.
I like the way author Sriram Devatha has developed characters, each story has different characters and every one of them was perfectly balanced in the story. The book is written in lucid language making it easy to read and describes the beauty of different countries.
Also, the author Sriram Devatha has given us a tremendous amount of knowledge on the different cultures and places, which is exciting to read. The stories take you on a journey literally around the world!
The highlight of the book is the writing style of author Sriram Devatha. The way he has described different countries & cultures with a wonderful Indian touch is fantastic. I also liked the uniqueness of each story, every story is different from the other and makes the reader guess as to what comes next.
Indogene: Stories of Indians Across the Globe is a Short read, and it's all over before you even know it!
Overall an incredible book that will surprise you with topics as diverse as metoo to Jurisprudence.
July 13, 2020
Indogene by Sriram Devatha is a collection of 10 short stories, as the tagline says 'Stories of Indians Across The Globe' the stories are of Indians who have migrated to other countries, but is still connected to the roots of India.
The stories and the main protagonist in each story is very different from eachother, but the theme lies the same. It talks about politics, communism, families who migrated for more business opportunities, etc. Some stories are really heartwarming.
The stories are diverse, one story talks about a taxi driver, whereas other stories talks about Love, and another one is of a Gujarati family who travels to another country in order to expand their business. Spirituality and topic of devotion is also covered in this book. For all those patriotic people out there, pick this one up.
The book is a different reading experience all together. It gives you a glimpse of everything in one book. It is surely going to make you realise the richness of our Indian culture and feel patriotic towards the country. I recommend you to pick this book. The writing style and the flow of the book is really good.
The stories and the main protagonist in each story is very different from eachother, but the theme lies the same. It talks about politics, communism, families who migrated for more business opportunities, etc. Some stories are really heartwarming.
The stories are diverse, one story talks about a taxi driver, whereas other stories talks about Love, and another one is of a Gujarati family who travels to another country in order to expand their business. Spirituality and topic of devotion is also covered in this book. For all those patriotic people out there, pick this one up.
The book is a different reading experience all together. It gives you a glimpse of everything in one book. It is surely going to make you realise the richness of our Indian culture and feel patriotic towards the country. I recommend you to pick this book. The writing style and the flow of the book is really good.
May 6, 2020
Varied collection of stories
Indogene: Stories of Indians Across the Globe is a collection of ten short stories focussing on various aspects starting from law, politics, love, life, money etc. The first story is about a taxi driver who takes a couple on a tour in Egypt and the last one focussed on the right judgement regarding the division of property. Every story is unique and is diversed ranging from continents to continents.
Review:
- The title is unique and apt for the story.
- The cover is beautiful with the three important colors of India.
- The stories are written well and each story leaves a thought in mind regarding whats important, morals or money.
- The language is simple and lucid.
- Out of all, my favorite story is #sinetronscandal which is regarding the pain and dilemma of a wife about her husband's affair.
Overall, a good collection of stories to invest your time on. As they are short stories, they can be read in less time.
Indogene: Stories of Indians Across the Globe is a collection of ten short stories focussing on various aspects starting from law, politics, love, life, money etc. The first story is about a taxi driver who takes a couple on a tour in Egypt and the last one focussed on the right judgement regarding the division of property. Every story is unique and is diversed ranging from continents to continents.
Review:
- The title is unique and apt for the story.
- The cover is beautiful with the three important colors of India.
- The stories are written well and each story leaves a thought in mind regarding whats important, morals or money.
- The language is simple and lucid.
- Out of all, my favorite story is #sinetronscandal which is regarding the pain and dilemma of a wife about her husband's affair.
Overall, a good collection of stories to invest your time on. As they are short stories, they can be read in less time.
May 8, 2020
Book with a collection of 10 short stories of various aspects explaining different emotions like politics, love, money, etc. Every story is unique and a different aspects and different teaching. The story also describes about different continents and countries like Malaysia, South America, Egypt etc. It explained about Indians around the globe.
I love all the stories and it is difficult to say which one is better. At first I didn't understand the title of the book but after reading all I can say is the title is apt and complements the content. The cover is beautiful as tricolour as it's background. The language is easy and lucid. Each story has a moral and something to teach. The narration is quite simple and makes it a easy read. As the stories are short the book can be completed in a single sitting. Recommendations yes
I love all the stories and it is difficult to say which one is better. At first I didn't understand the title of the book but after reading all I can say is the title is apt and complements the content. The cover is beautiful as tricolour as it's background. The language is easy and lucid. Each story has a moral and something to teach. The narration is quite simple and makes it a easy read. As the stories are short the book can be completed in a single sitting. Recommendations yes
May 12, 2020
Name of the book : Indogene - Stories of Indians Across The Globe
Name of the author : Sriram Devatha
Indogene - Stories of Indians Across The Globe is a book which deals with Indian people and their culture across the by the author Sriram Devatha. The author have potrayed the culture of Indians in various countries like Egypt, Malaysia, Nepal, Uganda and others. The heritage and culture of Indians in both the middle class as well as rich class families in foreign is beautifully written. The love, creativity humanity and traditions of Indians in foreign made this book a worth reading. It's a short read and all the eleven chapters had meaningful content at the end. The title is apt and the cover is eye catching. The plot is interesting and engaging. The language is lucid and easy to understand.
Name of the author : Sriram Devatha
Indogene - Stories of Indians Across The Globe is a book which deals with Indian people and their culture across the by the author Sriram Devatha. The author have potrayed the culture of Indians in various countries like Egypt, Malaysia, Nepal, Uganda and others. The heritage and culture of Indians in both the middle class as well as rich class families in foreign is beautifully written. The love, creativity humanity and traditions of Indians in foreign made this book a worth reading. It's a short read and all the eleven chapters had meaningful content at the end. The title is apt and the cover is eye catching. The plot is interesting and engaging. The language is lucid and easy to understand.
May 8, 2020
Indian diaspora is everywhere in the world. With them, they carry the Indian culture and values that are in the blood of every Indian. In his book, Indogene: Stories of Indians across the Globe”, the author Sriram Devatha brings a fresh new idea as is suggested by the subtitle. Every story is like a new life in itself. Through the stories collected by Devatha, the reader gets to know of the life of the Indians on a foreign land and the different situations they face.
The book has fresh new content and the author is quite innovative in choosing his theme. Also, the length of the plots and the langauge, both are according to the comfort of the reader. Everyone should try reading the book as it is short and there is an innovative idea that the author has explored.
The book has fresh new content and the author is quite innovative in choosing his theme. Also, the length of the plots and the langauge, both are according to the comfort of the reader. Everyone should try reading the book as it is short and there is an innovative idea that the author has explored.
August 1, 2020
The author lucidly and beautifully captures the Indian diaspora around the world. Throughout the book there is a magnificent blend of Ancient Indian way of life and modernity. A must read for those who want to explore the different facets of Indians abroad coming from different walks of life. Myself being a software engineer , had a preconceived notion that all Indians abroad are software engineers looking for better quality of life. This book debunks that , and beautifully shows that different kinds of people from India have migrated abroad and have faced difficult situations there too. Throughout the book there is also a hope of resurgence of the ancient Indian values - which seem to be fading in the race for modernity. I should say a MUST READ for all Indians!
August 9, 2020
▶Indogene : stories of indians across the globe is a short read of around 80 pages .
▶ This is a collection of 10 short stories of people all around the globe whose roots are indian but they are away from their motherland.
▶The characters are well developed and feel real unlike the cliche NRIs we generally read about . Their problems and feelings can be felt while reading .
▶ Author has done a great job in writing an unique book over a different less talked topic.
▶The diversity and simplicity of every culture is well presented .
▶A feeling of love and patriotism flows while going through the book .
▶ The narration is smooth and cover is as per the theme of the book.
▶All the stories are written beautifully.
Recommended to all
▶ This is a collection of 10 short stories of people all around the globe whose roots are indian but they are away from their motherland.
▶The characters are well developed and feel real unlike the cliche NRIs we generally read about . Their problems and feelings can be felt while reading .
▶ Author has done a great job in writing an unique book over a different less talked topic.
▶The diversity and simplicity of every culture is well presented .
▶A feeling of love and patriotism flows while going through the book .
▶ The narration is smooth and cover is as per the theme of the book.
▶All the stories are written beautifully.
Recommended to all
September 4, 2020
Indogene is a compilation of short stories about people who are away from their home land India but how their values are still intact with their home land.
As the stories moves from continent to continent the lives of the people who still have India in their hearts face with Life, love and loss away from their motherland.
The language of the author was gripping and readers can be completely engrossed in the reading. The book is a short read but a pleasant one.
Every stories will touch you in a different way and every story will leave a deep touch within a readers heart.
Some stories are difficult to interpret the feelings they want to portray while some while some will give a reader a very deep impact depending on reader to reader.
As the stories moves from continent to continent the lives of the people who still have India in their hearts face with Life, love and loss away from their motherland.
The language of the author was gripping and readers can be completely engrossed in the reading. The book is a short read but a pleasant one.
Every stories will touch you in a different way and every story will leave a deep touch within a readers heart.
Some stories are difficult to interpret the feelings they want to portray while some while some will give a reader a very deep impact depending on reader to reader.
July 16, 2020
Idogene gives u a food for thought, every story is so different from each other. It’s just not predictable the narrative, the flow, the story line , the subjects dealt with are all awesome. With this book I caught up on my long forgotten bed time reading. Actually I don’t want to give away more , I want u to experience it... I am sure this young fresh mind will go places...
May 3, 2020
This book is a compilation of 10 stories. Each take you to different countries and revolve around themes like political history, love and philosophy. I thoroughly enjoyed mutatis Mutandis! A story for everyone.
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