Shooting the Sun: Why Manipur Was Engulfed by Violence and the Government Remained Silent

12 reviews for Shooting the Sun: Why Manipur Was Engulfed by Violence and the Government Remained Silent

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Advaita Parmar – March 28, 2023

   A thought-provoking examination of the Manipur conflict. Though dense, it offers valuable insights.

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   Rated 3 out of 5

   Arun – April 16, 2023

   While the topic is important, I found the book to be somewhat dry and academic. Needed to be more human.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Sagar – November 24, 2023

   Haksar’s book is a powerful indictment of the government’s inaction in Manipur. A must-read for anyone concerned about human rights.

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   Rated 3 out of 5

   Himanshu Yadav – November 27, 2023

   Shooting the Sun is disturbing. While informative, it left me with more questions than answers. Worth reading, but be prepared.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Aryan Bansal – December 4, 2023

   A detailed account of the Manipur violence, but sometimes feels overwhelming with information. Still, a valuable contribution.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Manik Lakhwani – July 8, 2024

   The book is a good starting point for understanding the issue in Manipur. Though depressing, it’s a reminder of injustice.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Monsoon Behl – July 25, 2024

   Shooting the Sun is an eye-opening account of a forgotten tragedy. Haksar’s writing is compelling. Highly recommended.

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   Rated 3 out of 5

   Ankita Halder – July 29, 2024

   A decent overview of the Manipur situation. I hoped for more firsthand accounts, but the research is solid.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Anubhav Pandey – August 7, 2024

   Shooting the Sun is a brave and essential book. Haksar’s voice is a beacon of truth in a time of silence.

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    Rated 5 out of 5

    Harikrishnan K A – August 21, 2024

    The book exposes a painful truth about Manipur. It’s not an easy read, but it’s a necessary one. Very insightful.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Barun Mandi – October 10, 2024

    Important book. It’s a difficult subject, and I found it to be handled respectfully. Could have explored certain areas deeper

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Manvav Gupta – January 4, 2025

    A crucial read for understanding the Manipur crisis. Haksar sheds light on the government’s silence. Heavy but important.