The Gods Must Be Smiling by Anil Dsouza | Book review

Book review:

Anil Dsouza's "The Gods Must Be Smiling" is a piercing and enthralling tale about Manja, a youthful transsexual lady from a beachfront Indian town. The story merges topics of self-revelation, relational intricacies, and social customs, winding around an embroidery of trust and human association.

The story spins around a young fellow from the town of Kodali. Our hero Manjunath, or Manja, hails from a lower-rank fishing family. During his school days, he finds the reality of his sexuality. On detecting the changes, he understands his fascination towards young men and how he moves and talks are not quite the same as any ordinary town kid. He and his family, particularly his dad, have gotten through insults and animosity from the locals.

While Manja has valiantly tolerated the attacks and boisterous attacks, Seetha Anna (Manja's dad) reliably trusted his child's condition to a passing stage. Things changed for them when Manja, post his schooling, migrated to the city of Bangalore, to find a new line of work. In the same way as other youngsters rushing to the city, both Manja and his dad have a couple of wishes to satisfy. Yet, what occurs straightaway? Does Manja at long last get to understand his fantasies? That is the thing that will move you along all through the book.

The composing style is drawing in, with a blend of humour and impactful minutes. The writer's depiction of Manjula Jyothimala's change into a fruitful and powerful figure is rousing. The consideration of Neil's chat and Manja's excursion through the culinary world adds profundity to the account.

Generally, this book isn't simply a story; it's an encounter. It is a wonderful and significant read, winding around an embroidery of human association, strength, and the force of acknowledgement. It's a must-read for anybody looking for an endearing and confident story that resounds with the human experience. 

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