Before I write anything else, let me first warn you that this is not like any other novel that you read . . . it’s purely different. Perhaps, that is why it has got such mixed response.
Now, does it deserve Booker : Yes . . . more than any other book. It tells a sweet, cure, and simple story of a girl Sai, who lives in the cold areas of north India. The book deals with many subjects altogether, like love, racialism, immigration, etc . . .
I haven’t heard many people say this, but the biggest thing that makes this book different from all other books is : There is not one story that is covered in this book; but, infact, there are about 6 to 8 stories that run paralled to each other and this is what makes this book really interesting!
Every Character has a different story, Uncle Potty, Biju, Biju’s father, Sai, Sai’ grandfather, Gyan . By the end of this novel, you feel that Kiran has created a whole new world for you . You come to know about a different society that lives in the mountains and you even believe it . . . because of one simple reason : Every character is superb. Kiran has explained a lot about each character, this makes them even more believeable.
Overall : It is wonderful