Book Review: The Distaste of the Earth by Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih – a JCB Longlisted title that celebrates the culture of Khasi Land – Jainand Gurjar
Inspired by ‘the true and tragic love story of Manik Raitong, or Manik the Wretched, and Lieng Makaw, the wife of a famous king who ruled an ancient Khasi state’, Nongkynrih weaves an enchanting story that incorporates the Khasi folktales, culture, language and celebrates it to the fullest. Read the detailed review to know more about the book.
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