Posted by: snurp April 22, 2011
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I have to agree with Kanchu here!
As much as I like Manjushree Thapa's writings (NYT columns), her lack of in-depth analysis particularly relating to rural Nepal oozes out in her writings. Then she tries desperately to over dramatize the plots that appeal much more to a westerner or elites of Nepali Diaspora. Maybe that is her intention. At least that's how I felt reading "Seasons of Flight." In "Forget Kathmandu", her recount of events of KTM subtly centering towards her own self-importance, is almost laughable. Its almost like reading how Kuires are shocked seeing abject poverty in rural Nepal and write columns after columns about it.
I must however, give credit to her "Tutor of History." It almost seems like she stopped doing research on her subjects after this novel.
Palpasa cafe is so much better in Nepali than in English. In english, you lose the essence of the subject.
In anycase, these are strictly my opinions. Have a Good Friday!
As much as I like Manjushree Thapa's writings (NYT columns), her lack of in-depth analysis particularly relating to rural Nepal oozes out in her writings. Then she tries desperately to over dramatize the plots that appeal much more to a westerner or elites of Nepali Diaspora. Maybe that is her intention. At least that's how I felt reading "Seasons of Flight." In "Forget Kathmandu", her recount of events of KTM subtly centering towards her own self-importance, is almost laughable. Its almost like reading how Kuires are shocked seeing abject poverty in rural Nepal and write columns after columns about it.
I must however, give credit to her "Tutor of History." It almost seems like she stopped doing research on her subjects after this novel.
Palpasa cafe is so much better in Nepali than in English. In english, you lose the essence of the subject.
In anycase, these are strictly my opinions. Have a Good Friday!