REVIEW
UNTOUCHABLE GOD: A NOVEL ON CASTE AND RACE
Kancha Ilaiah
“Two very powerful
motifs run through the different sets of narratives here. One is that the
oppressed section of humanity has been given a voice. Prof. Ilaiah identifies
the categories of persons who are the social constructs resulting from
community practices, and closely examines those who touch “others” in intra
communal/caste and inter-communal/caste relationship. He uses event and
dialogue as representational platforms. What makes this fictionalised theory
very effective is its sardonic tone and use of irony that is thoroughly
sophisticated.
Prof. Ilaiah’s novel
shall remain in my heart for long for its harsh truthfulness and also for the
humane possibility it holds out. Problems are to be recognised; a single novel
cannot provide solutions. This novel is true to both the above truisms. But it
helps the reader to walk away, not with hatred, but hope in her/his heart.”
Amina Kishore: The Asian Age, January 30 2013
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