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The Gypsy Goddess by Meena Kandasamy9781782391807Tamil Nadu, 1968. Village landlords rule over a feudal system that forces peasants to break their backs in the fields or suffer beatings as punishment. In the misery of their daily lives it is little wonder that the Communist Party begins to gain traction, a small spark of defiance spreading from villager to villager. As communities across the region begin to take a stand against the landlords, the landlords vow to break them; Party organizers suffer
Tamil Nadu, 1968. Village landlords rule over a feudal system that forces peasants to break their backs in the fields or suffer beatings as punishment. In the misery of their daily lives it is little wonder that the Communist Party begins to gain traction, a small spark of defiance spreading from villager to villager.As communities across the region begin to take a stand against the landlords, the landlords vow to break them; Party organizers suffer grisly deaths and the flow of food into the market-places dries up. But it only serves to make the villagers resistance burn more fiercely. Finally, the landlords descend on one village to set an example to the others.
Meena Kandasamy (born 1984) is a poet, fiction writer, translator and activist who is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She has published two collections of poetry, Touch (2006) and Ms. Militancy (2010). She holds a PhD in socio-linguistics from Anna University Chennai, has represented India at the University of Iowa's International Writing Program and was made the Charles Wallace India Trust Fellow at the University of Kent, Canterbury. The Gypsy Goddess is her first novel.
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★★★★★ 5
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Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
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★★★★★ 4
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I haven't used it yet.... but I'm hoping to raise the rating. It has a very strong sent off burnt popcorn which is one of the identifiers for real batana oil.
The tamper seal was not secure. It was melted and spilled on me when I opened it. It soaked into the package also Could use better seal.
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★★★★★ 3
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This is my first time using this product for two days now. Smell is strong dark roast or maybe the hard rice smell at the bottom of a pot. The oil is hardened because it’s cold but when I put it in my hands it does melt. I put it on my hair, face and neck and so far so good. I will plan to make an updated review at the end of the product use. Thank you. So far I would recommend, also customer service was great, I asked direct questions and they were direct and helpful. ☺️
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