THE ROTTING PINECONES: A Himalayan Short Story

· Beautiful Thrilling Indian Stories Book 1 · Thomas Jacob
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1905. A young boy, of the Untouchable caste, tries to reconcile himself to the daily acts of injustice and persecution in a small, isolated Himalayan village in colonial India. When a man-eating tiger strikes terror in the region, the old social structures in the village break down. The boy finds his identity but it comes at a terrible cost.


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4.3
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Paola Acosta
June 19, 2023
So sad! such a beautiful story
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Nancy Hamilton
December 10, 2021
Good story, good read.
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Isis K9n
August 31, 2023
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About the author

Thomas Jacob is an award winning Indian writer and director. His films and documentaries have been screened at festivals worldwide, including the Berlin International Film Festival. His work explores questions of identity, transformation and conflict in India's rapidly changing cultural and social milieu. He stays in Mumbai.


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