5/20/2023 0 Comments Blue-Skinned Gods by S.J. SinduThis is at times a very challenging book thematically, because the power Kalki’s father (‘Ayya’) has over the household is almost unshakeable. Sindu takes the real phenomenon of children with facial differences and genetic diversity being worshipped as gods by their communities and explores what the reality of such a life might be like. This was a fascinating book about power, belief and control in the context of a family. However, as Lakshman begins to doubt his authenticity, and his home life begins to deteriorate, Kalki finds himself asking whether he is truly a god, and if he isn’t, then who is he? To prove his divinity, Kalki must past three tests. People come from far and wide to receive blessings from Kalki, believing he is the 10th human incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. Kalki was born with blue skin and his father trains him as a spiritual healer. “Blue-Skinned Gods” by SJ Sindu is a novel about a young boy called Kalki who lives in an ashram with his parents and his aunt, uncle and cousin Lakshman who is also his best friend. The eBook cover is blue with stylised lips, nose, eyes and eyebrows in gold. Image is of “Blue-Skinned Gods” by SJ Sindu. I received a copy of this eBook courtesy of the publisher. Novel set in India about a boy believed to be an incarnation of VishnuĬontent warning: suicide, family violence
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