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The House of Kanooru

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SKU: 9780140280821

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“The House of Kanooru” by George Davidson (ISBN: 9780140280821) is a landmark of modern Kannada fiction. This Jnanpith Award-winning novel portrays a traditional society undergoing upheaval. Two brothers return from their city studies to find their village transformed by the arrival of a young wife, Subbamma. Amidst decaying feudal order and epic conflicts, idealism clashes with tradition, challenging the House of Kanooru. Explore themes of modernity, social change, and love in a captivating narrative.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780140280821
  • Publisher: Penguin
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 700 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0140280820
  • Publisher Date: 14 Oct 2000
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 488
  • Spine Width: 30 mm
  • Width: 142 mm

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Weight 0.5 kg

11 reviews for The House of Kanooru

  1. Anurag Srivastava

    An interesting look at social change, but not the most gripping read. Good for those interested in Kannada fiction.

  2. Nitishree Bhansali

    The House of Kanooru is a beautifully written story. It dragged in the middle but ultimately proved to be very powerful.

  3. Lavika Maheshwari

    A good story overall. Some of the cultural references were difficult for me to grasp. Subbamma’s character stood out.

  4. Sarthak Rajendra Shimbre

    A fascinating glimpse into a changing India. The characters are well-developed, but the plot felt a bit slow at times. Overall, a worthwhile read.

  5. Sakshi Sharma

    I really connected with the characters. Their internal conflicts were so relatable. Definitely a book worth reading!

  6. Abhishek Khandekar

    Interesting plot. Good character development. I would recommend this book. Themes of social change is strong.

  7. Sandhya Kumari

    This book is very insightful and the writing is beautiful. It can be slow, but the themes are important.

  8. Parjeet Singh

    The author beautifully captures the essence of a changing society. I struggled with some of the pacing, but it was good.

  9. Akanksha Jindal

    I found this novel very thought-provoking. The characters’ struggles were so real. I really enjoyed this book.

  10. Manoj Singh

    I loved the descriptions of the village life. Subbamma is a compelling character. Some parts were confusing, but still enjoyed it.

  11. Sahil Patel

    This book provided great insight into the clash between tradition and modernity. Some sections felt a little drawn out.

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