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Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind
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An American author's novel of the lives of Pakistan's desert nomads.
An interesting description of the lives and customs of nomads in Pakistan's wind swept Cholistan desert.
For me personally,the Cholistan desert is unfamiliar territory and so are the lives of the nomads.
Young Shahbanu's hand is pledged in an arranged marriage.But when her older sister's marriage plans are ruined,it is Shahbanu who is called upon to sacrifice everything.
It is the sort of story which would make a good drama series for Pakistan Television.The author spent years in Pakistan and observed the nomads very closely.She seems to have formed quite a bond with them,the sense of place is terrific.
There is also a pretty good sequel,Haveli.
An interesting description of the lives and customs of nomads in Pakistan's wind swept Cholistan desert.
For me personally,the Cholistan desert is unfamiliar territory and so are the lives of the nomads.
Young Shahbanu's hand is pledged in an arranged marriage.But when her older sister's marriage plans are ruined,it is Shahbanu who is called upon to sacrifice everything.
It is the sort of story which would make a good drama series for Pakistan Television.The author spent years in Pakistan and observed the nomads very closely.She seems to have formed quite a bond with them,the sense of place is terrific.
There is also a pretty good sequel,Haveli.
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November 26, 2015
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