13 reviews for This Divided Island: Stories from the Sri Lankan War
Rated 4 out of 5
Nayan Gupta –
Heartbreaking and insightful. The author does a great job of portraying the complexities of the conflict. A bit slow-paced at times, but ultimately moving.
Rated 4 out of 5
Yogesh Kataria –
A powerful collection of stories that offers a glimpse into the human cost of the Sri Lankan war. Some stories resonated more than others, but overall a worthwhile read.
Rated 4 out of 5
Ayush Narang –
This book opened my eyes to the conflict. I never knew. Some parts were confusing, but the message is clear. War destroys lives.
Rated 3 out of 5
Ishika Bansal –
A mixed bag. Some stories were incredibly moving, while others felt a bit flat. Worth reading for the insights into the war, but not perfect.
Rated 3 out of 5
Eranti Venkata Kalyan –
I appreciated the author’s attempt to capture the diverse experiences of those affected by the war. However, I found the writing style a bit dry.
Rated 4 out of 5
Shreya Sinha –
A powerful collection of stories showcasing resilience. Some tales are harrowing. While not perfect, it’s insightful. I appreciate the author’s effort
Rated 5 out of 5
Kartik Paul –
Offers a valuable perspective on the Sri Lankan war. The characters are well-developed, and the stories are engaging. A must-read for anyone interested in the region.
Rated 5 out of 5
Aditya Bhardwaj –
These stories stayed with me long after I finished reading. Raw and honest depictions of life during wartime. Highly recommend!
Rated 5 out of 5
Aditi Saxena –
This book is amazing and eye-opening. Each narrative carries the weight of truth and untold stories. A definite must-read for all.
Rated 4 out of 5
Muskan –
A poignant and thought-provoking collection of stories. The book is well-written. Provides a nuanced understanding of the conflict.
Rated 3 out of 5
Vimlesh Pathak –
An important book that sheds light on a conflict often overlooked. The writing is simple but effective. Some stories felt incomplete though.
Rated 4 out of 5
Sridhar S –
Grim and at times hard to read, but also very important. Gives a voice to those who suffered during the war. Not an easy read, but a rewarding one.
Rated 3 out of 5
Paras Patil –
A good introduction to the Sri Lankan war. The stories are easy to follow, and the characters are relatable. I wanted more depth in some stories.
Nayan Gupta –
Heartbreaking and insightful. The author does a great job of portraying the complexities of the conflict. A bit slow-paced at times, but ultimately moving.
Yogesh Kataria –
A powerful collection of stories that offers a glimpse into the human cost of the Sri Lankan war. Some stories resonated more than others, but overall a worthwhile read.
Ayush Narang –
This book opened my eyes to the conflict. I never knew. Some parts were confusing, but the message is clear. War destroys lives.
Ishika Bansal –
A mixed bag. Some stories were incredibly moving, while others felt a bit flat. Worth reading for the insights into the war, but not perfect.
Eranti Venkata Kalyan –
I appreciated the author’s attempt to capture the diverse experiences of those affected by the war. However, I found the writing style a bit dry.
Shreya Sinha –
A powerful collection of stories showcasing resilience. Some tales are harrowing. While not perfect, it’s insightful. I appreciate the author’s effort
Kartik Paul –
Offers a valuable perspective on the Sri Lankan war. The characters are well-developed, and the stories are engaging. A must-read for anyone interested in the region.
Aditya Bhardwaj –
These stories stayed with me long after I finished reading. Raw and honest depictions of life during wartime. Highly recommend!
Aditi Saxena –
This book is amazing and eye-opening. Each narrative carries the weight of truth and untold stories. A definite must-read for all.
Muskan –
A poignant and thought-provoking collection of stories. The book is well-written. Provides a nuanced understanding of the conflict.
Vimlesh Pathak –
An important book that sheds light on a conflict often overlooked. The writing is simple but effective. Some stories felt incomplete though.
Sridhar S –
Grim and at times hard to read, but also very important. Gives a voice to those who suffered during the war. Not an easy read, but a rewarding one.
Paras Patil –
A good introduction to the Sri Lankan war. The stories are easy to follow, and the characters are relatable. I wanted more depth in some stories.