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Suzan Blatt Wednesday, 9/13/06, 9:32 AM I have just finished reading The Tiger Claw and finished was the operative word. About 1/3 of the way through the book I was so tense, so sad and so angry that I thought I should put it down. I am one of those readers who can't tolerate the tension and usually flip through the book to get the broad strokes so that i can enjoy a more leisurely read. Well, as you well know, this is no leisurely read. I decided that i had to devote more time to reading the book so that i could get through it more quickly and less painfully. I loved it! It gave a more subtle portrayal of discrimination, arrogance, violence and betrayal, As a Jewish woman of immigrant parents( fortunately came to Canada before the war), i have read a number of holocaust books but none that i remember that gave this portrayal of the French with all their arrogance and hateful behaviour before and after the war. and none from the perspective of a Muslim woman. I am writing to ask you about your ending. I felt it ended with continuing intolerance, particularly on the part of Kabir. I would have hoped that the experience of war, the loss of his sister and life would have enabled him to share his sister with Armand. I understood Armand keeping the Tiger Claw to himself but not Kabir keeping the letters to himself. I was wondering why you thought Kabir couldn't be more open, tolerant and generous. I am not sure if you answer your e-mails and either way i wanted you to know that your book touched me, unsettled me and as you can set me to thinking. Thank you Suzan Blatt From: Canada Email: sblatt@shaw.ca... Read more
Suzan Blatt Wednesday, 9/13/06, 9:32 AM
I have just finished reading The Tiger Claw and finished was the operative word. About 1/3 of the way through the book I was so tense, so sad and so angry that I thought I should put it down. I am one of those readers who can't tolerate the tension and usually flip through the book to get the broad strokes so that i can enjoy a more leisurely read. Well, as you well know, this is no leisurely read. I decided that i had to devote more time to reading the book so that i could get through it more quickly and less painfully. I loved it! It gave a more subtle portrayal of discrimination, arrogance, violence and betrayal, As a Jewish woman of immigrant parents( fortunately came to Canada before the war), i have read a number of holocaust books but none that i remember that gave this portrayal of the French with all their arrogance and hateful behaviour before and after the war. and none from the perspective of a Muslim woman. I am writing to ask you about your ending. I felt it ended with continuing intolerance, particularly on the part of Kabir. I would have hoped that the experience of war, the loss of his sister and life would have enabled him to share his sister with Armand. I understood Armand keeping the Tiger Claw to himself but not Kabir keeping the letters to himself. I was wondering why you thought Kabir couldn't be more open, tolerant and generous. I am not sure if you answer your e-mails and either way i wanted you to know that your book touched me, unsettled me and as you can set me to thinking. Thank you Suzan Blatt
From: Canada
Email: sblatt@shaw.ca
Regarding (Title): The Tiger Claw
Terry Joshi Tuesday, 3/14/06, 8:55 AM I just finished reading What the Body Remembers. My husband is from Punjabi Hindu origin; he was born in Rawalpindi in 1945 and his family roots are in the Lahore area. He has a clear childhood memory of the frightening journey to New Delhi at Partition. His family was protected by their Muslim neighbors who helped them to escape. As a result of our long marriage I am more familiar than most westerners with the history of Partition, but it was fascinating to read your book and gain new insight into the events from the perspective of the Sikhs. And look at the present day mess that has been the result of the cavalier British attitude! Ah well, that's another book. Best wishes, Terry Joshi From: Yonkers, NY Email: mommylooloo@hotmail.com Regarding (Title): What the Body Remembers
Terry Joshi Tuesday, 3/14/06, 8:55 AM
I just finished reading What the Body Remembers. My husband is from Punjabi Hindu origin; he was born in Rawalpindi in 1945 and his family roots are in the Lahore area. He has a clear childhood memory of the frightening journey to New Delhi at Partition. His family was protected by their Muslim neighbors who helped them to escape. As a result of our long marriage I am more familiar than most westerners with the history of Partition, but it was fascinating to read your book and gain new insight into the events from the perspective of the Sikhs. And look at the present day mess that has been the result of the cavalier British attitude! Ah well, that's another book. Best wishes, Terry Joshi
From: Yonkers, NY
Email: mommylooloo@hotmail.com
Regarding (Title): What the Body Remembers
Hira Monday, 1/16/06, 3:12 PM After reading What the Body Remembers for an english project, I have a completely different outlook on the condition of females in a south asian society. This book has truly moved me, especially the way Satya's character kills her self. I really loved this book and wish to congratulate Shauna Singh on the wonderful peice of literature she has created. From: Pakistan/Canada Email: hira_abbasi@hotmail.com
Hira Monday, 1/16/06, 3:12 PM
After reading What the Body Remembers for an english project, I have a completely different outlook on the condition of females in a south asian society. This book has truly moved me, especially the way Satya's character kills her self. I really loved this book and wish to congratulate Shauna Singh on the wonderful peice of literature she has created.
From: Pakistan/Canada
Email: hira_abbasi@hotmail.com