My Seditious Heart: Collected Nonfiction, Arundhati Roy, Haymarket Books, 2019
Hardcover, ISBN: 978-1608466764, 5 x 2 x 8.25 inches, 1000 pages, 2.2 pounds
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“My Seditious Heart: Collected Nonfiction” is a powerful anthology by Arundhati Roy. Published by Haymarket Books in 2019, it encompasses 20 years of her political and social commentary. Roy is a staunch critic of inequality, neoliberalism, and state violence, which is evident throughout the collection.
Bookended by her two award-winning novels, The God of Small Things (1997) and The Ministry of Utmost Happiness (2017), this book offers a comprehensive look at Roy’s nonfiction work. It ranges from pieces on India’s nuclear tests to reflections on the global war on terror. Each essay encapsulates Roy’s bold, unapologetic stance against social injustices.
She eloquently captures the complexities of India’s socio-political landscape. However, her insights have global relevance, critiquing international power dynamics and capitalist structures. Her prose is moving and evocative, inviting readers into a world often marginalized.
“My Seditious Heart” exhibits Roy’s commitment to giving voice to the voiceless. Her essays are piercing and thought-provoking, urging readers to challenge societal norms. They pose questions about power, injustice, and freedom.
This book is a profound reflection on the state of the world. It is a call to action, pushing readers towards compassion and resistance. A remarkable piece of work, Roy’s collection resonates deeply, echoing long after the final page.
