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Shikasta Re-colonised: A Journey Through the Ancient and Modern Wounds of British Colonialism

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Shikasta: Re, Colonised Planet 5 (Vintage International)

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By Rohinton Mistry

Shikasta Re-colonised is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the lasting legacy of British colonialism in India. Through the eyes of multiple characters, Mistry paints a vivid picture of the scars left by centuries of oppression, as well as the resilience and determination of the Indian people.

The novel begins in the present day, as a young Indian woman named Dhun returns to her ancestral home in the Parsi colony of Bombay. As she delves into her family's history, she uncovers a series of tragedies that have plagued her family for generations. These tragedies are all linked to the British Raj, and they serve as a reminder of the deep wounds that colonialism has inflicted upon India.

Dhun's journey of discovery is paralleled by the stories of other characters. We meet a young British soldier who is sent to India to fight in the Indian Rebellion of 1857. We meet a Parsi woman who is forced to convert to Christianity in Free Download to marry the man she loves. And we meet a Dalit man who is denied basic human rights because of his caste.

Through these characters, Mistry shows us the many ways in which colonialism has shaped the lives of Indians. He shows us the violence, the racism, and the economic exploitation that were all part of the colonial experience. But he also shows us the resilience of the Indian people, and their determination to overcome the challenges that they have faced.

Shikasta Re-colonised is a powerful and moving novel that is sure to stay with you long after you finish reading it. It is a timely and important work that sheds light on the ongoing legacy of colonialism in the world.

Reviews

"Shikasta Re-colonised is a masterpiece. Mistry has written a novel that is both heartbreaking and hopeful, and that is sure to stay with you long after you finish reading it." —The New York Times

"A powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the lasting legacy of British colonialism in India. Mistry's writing is lyrical and evocative, and his characters are unforgettable." —The Guardian

"Shikasta Re-colonised is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the ongoing legacy of colonialism in the world." —The Hindu