Author: Yakub Totanawala
Genre: Fiction
Ratings: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
This is a very heart-wrenching story of people who are branded as Born-Criminals by society and the atrocities they faced. It shows how the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871 by British changed the fate of few communities forever. Although the government after independence repealed the act, it brought another similar inhuman act called the Habitual Offender's Act which continued to affect the people of these communities in unimaginable ways.
It shows not all criminals chose to become one but they were forced into this profession by society. It shows how these people were used as puppets in the hands of few power-hungry people for their benefits and turned a few into criminals.
Vikram Chhara, born in Chhara Tribe is an expert in committing crimes. He was manipulated by few political forces to commit few atrocities that he is regretting years later. He meets a rag picker one day who unfolds his past and provides him with all the answers to his unsolved questions.
This is a story of mistakes, atrocities, communal violence, finding peace and forgiveness. The author showcased these sensitive issues brilliantly in his book. The riots, violence and the sufferings of the people were very heart wrenching to read. The twists and turns will keep you hooked till the end. Overall it was a very different kind of story and I like the way of narration by the author.
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