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The Violet Shyness of Their Eyes: Notes from Nepal |
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A travelogue of Nepal is by its very nature an intriguing piece because Nepal is such an exotic locale with such a wealth of material to write about--its scenery, wildlife, people, and customs. But Barbara Scot's account of her Nepalese adventure shines above the ordinary travel yarn. She has a flair for description, understands the language, and shows a genuine respect for Nepalese culture that infuses every scene and anecdote. More than just a travel-jaunt memoir, The Violet Shyness of Their Eyes is a feminist's view of the women of Nepal. Whether trekking in the Himalayas or exploring Katmandu, Scot watches and contemplates the Nepalese treatment of little girls, mothers, and old women, and her observations offer both a perceptive work of cultural anthropology and a riveting travel tale. Her prose features lurching buses jam-packed with humanity; morning fog lifting from terraced fields; the stale-sweet smell of too many bodies; naked, shivering children gathered at the village tap, lathered and scrubbed by industrious elders; and women bent to the task of scouring black soot from pots with handfuls of sandy mud. Scot's eye is attuned to the smallest details. She thoughtfully ponders the large questions, and she wields her pen with finesse, creating a travel book that transcends the genre with a rare sensitivity and skill. --Stephanie Gold
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