She of the Mountains explained
She of the Mountains is a 2014 novel by Vivek Shraya that interweaves a story of the Hindu deities, Parvati, Shiva and Ganesh with a queer Hindu boy growing up in Canada.
Reception
Quill & Quire in a starred review of She of the Mountains wrote "Vivek Shraya seamlessly blends a lyrical interpretation of Hindu mythology with a contemporary coming-of-age tale. .. Studded with abstract illustrations by Raymond Biesinger, Shraya’s book is accessible, yet complex. "[1]
She of the Mountains has also been reviewed by Publishers Weekly,[2] Kirkus Reviews,[3] and The Globe and Mail.[4]
Notes and References
- May 2014 . Reviews: She of the Mountains . Quill & Quire . St. Joseph Media . April 28, 2017.
- Web site: She of the Mountains . This modern-day love story is interwoven with a retelling of the myths of the great goddess Pavarti; her husband, the god Shiva; and their son, the elephant god Ganesha. The Hindu gods, with their constantly shifting personas and manifestations, add a clever and thoughtful layer to the novel and highlight the intricacies and power of a love that eclipses gender, time, and conventions. Strikingly illustrated by Raymond Biesinger, this is a lyrical ode to love in all its many forms. . August 11, 2014 . Publishers Weekly . PWxyz LLC. April 28, 2017.
- Web site: She of the Mountains . Sure, it’s a messy, experimental work, but props to Shraya for putting himself out there in such a daring way and speaking truth to power to readers all along the sexual spectrum. An experimental multimedia hymn about delving into one’s self, seeking love without labels. . August 11, 2014 . Kirkus Media LLC . April 28, 2017.
- News: Jade Colbert . November 21, 2014 . She of the Mountains: Vivek Shraya's latest novel intertwines two seemingly unrelated stories . What emerges is a queer love story addressing the issue of bisexual erasure (“You’re gay” insist gay and straight people alike). .. So it’s a self-love story as well. . The Globe and Mail . April 28, 2017.
