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Dance of the Fireflies by Rucha Humnabadkar
Dance of the Fireflies is a heartrending novel set in India. In a quest to fulfill
his dream, Chotu, a seven-year-old boy, leaves his remote village in South
India for a life in the city. His pursuit takes him through a labyrinth of
bittersweet experiences. Struck by hunger, and plagued by emotional and
sexual abuse at the hands of Aslam, a man who takes advantage of his
vulnerability, Chotu questions his decision to leave his village. He finds
reprieve in his friendship with Tasneem, a young girl who loses her family
when the tsunami waves devastate her village on the coast of Chennai. Their
paths intertwine as each explores life and realizes their destiny.
Of dreams and aspiration; a labour of love - Varsha Pillai, CNN-IB
A flying start for the debutante author - Arpita Dutt, NDTV 24x7
The best part of the book that strikes me is its simplicity - Nagesh Kukunoor,
acclaimed film-maker
A book that can be compared to Alchemist - Perizad Zorabian, Bollywood
actor
The novel celebrates the triumph of the human spirit over adversity - The
Telegraph
Is written in an extremely simplistic prose which suits the narrative, is
well-researched and has its share of twists -The Times of India
The novel brings to life the indomitable spirit of human endurance, hope and
desire -Michael Patrao, Deccan Herald
Dedicated to the street children of India -Paromita Pain, The Hindu
An engaging narrative - Vandana Kalra, The Indian Express
his dream, Chotu, a seven-year-old boy, leaves his remote village in South
India for a life in the city. His pursuit takes him through a labyrinth of
bittersweet experiences. Struck by hunger, and plagued by emotional and
sexual abuse at the hands of Aslam, a man who takes advantage of his
vulnerability, Chotu questions his decision to leave his village. He finds
reprieve in his friendship with Tasneem, a young girl who loses her family
when the tsunami waves devastate her village on the coast of Chennai. Their
paths intertwine as each explores life and realizes their destiny.
Of dreams and aspiration; a labour of love - Varsha Pillai, CNN-IB
A flying start for the debutante author - Arpita Dutt, NDTV 24x7
The best part of the book that strikes me is its simplicity - Nagesh Kukunoor,
acclaimed film-maker
A book that can be compared to Alchemist - Perizad Zorabian, Bollywood
actor
The novel celebrates the triumph of the human spirit over adversity - The
Telegraph
Is written in an extremely simplistic prose which suits the narrative, is
well-researched and has its share of twists -The Times of India
The novel brings to life the indomitable spirit of human endurance, hope and
desire -Michael Patrao, Deccan Herald
Dedicated to the street children of India -Paromita Pain, The Hindu
An engaging narrative - Vandana Kalra, The Indian Express
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