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Requiem in Raga Janki by Neelum Saran Gaur
3.0
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MINI BOOK REVIEW
[Requiem in Raga Janki]
A historical fiction based on the real life story of Hindustani singer Janki Bai Ilahabadi (1800-1934).
Janki’s singing it at its height right as record players become more popular. I enjoyed analyzing how technology changed her singing career. Neelum Saran Gour artfully depicts how Janki pushes the envelop of what is and isn’t allowed for women. As a singer, Janki is exempt from some societal rules, but the gossips never stop. Gour also shows how religion is a huge influence in Janki’s life and city. ⚡️3/5
MINI BOOK REVIEW
[Requiem in Raga Janki]
A historical fiction based on the real life story of Hindustani singer Janki Bai Ilahabadi (1800-1934).
Janki’s singing it at its height right as record players become more popular. I enjoyed analyzing how technology changed her singing career. Neelum Saran Gour artfully depicts how Janki pushes the envelop of what is and isn’t allowed for women. As a singer, Janki is exempt from some societal rules, but the gossips never stop. Gour also shows how religion is a huge influence in Janki’s life and city. ⚡️3/5