Young girl in Kashmir!

A lively narrative of a young troubled girl about her relationship with the headstrong mother and loving but aloof father - weaved through the lives of Kashmiris in Kishtwar. Loved the style of writing by the author and how she has managed to bring alive the characters and their emotional selves. Did feel that some extensions of relationships seemed stretched. But all in all a good read - Audible experience was brilliant too.

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A mature tale of finding oneself

A thought provoking book, I eased through the book without a struggle. I could feel Shalini's emotions through her journey. The realization that life has its ups and downs and sometimes things are just beyond our control. Loved the narrator's work too. She did a splendid job with perfect pronunciations and modulations. I'd love to listen to another book by her.

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a surprisingly bold story

this book doesn't maintain any pretence of being correct or indulging in the closure of a happy ending which for a debut novel is nothing short of courage. even though the book feels a bit tedious in the middle parts, the conclusion makes up for an overall good read.
the performance by Sneha Mathan is worth mentioning here.

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A wonderful, albeit a nerve wracking story.

A stunningly beautiful picture is painted in front you -- of the Kashmir valley and of the life in a small town. The author will take you on a journey which is her own, but feels just as much yours. The apotheosis is surprisingly short, considering the book seems to spend a lot of time developing the story towards it.

Definitely recommend this book! 👌🏽

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Sneha Manthan brings alive the story!

A riveting story and the narrative keeps the listener hooked.

Sneha's voice modulation abd narrative style is one of the best that I've heard. I have listened to many audio books and I would judge this book as one of the best in terms of delivery.

The story line builds up and thr author very brilliantly takes the reader through a series of emotions. In the end, I felt a range of emotions for the protagonist-this perhaps is an indicator of the genius of Madhuri Vijay.

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Passionately written, Beautifully narrated...

This is such a beautifully written powerful novel about putting an effort to see things beyond what's convenient to know and believe... The experience of listening to 'The Far Field' is going linger in my mind for years to come... It has been as beautifully narrated by Sneha Mathan, as it has been passionately written by Madhuri Vijay...

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The narration is top notch and brings out the emotions well.

Shalini and her mother are two very complex and broken characters that I wasn't able to understand till the very end. The whole relationship between them and around each other is what comprised most of the plot. Even when the setting shifts from Bangalore to Kashmir, it is still the relationship with other characters. Was it longing? Was it a simple longing for human affection? Unparalleled unabashed affection that could have saved Shalini's mother and Shalini.

Additional Kashmir narrative was well put with its people and tumultuous political scenario and the tragic end towards the end. The writer has done a commendable job of action and consequences and sometimes consequences without any action. Something that doesn't have anything to do with feeling or emotion.

I tried to relay as much as I could without giving any.
The narrator presented the audiobook in a way where you can feel the intensity of the characters and the situation as she tones in and out accordingly. This was a beautiful presentation and I loved it more than the book.

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Wonderful absorbing story

The book made you feel for the characters and you felt like you with Shalini .Different emotions and thoughts run through your mind which keep varying throughout .
Audible make it a heady addition

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Slow paced

Tha narration was extremely good, that kept me going most of the times than the storyline.

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Had High Expectations,Found it Average

1. I had high expectations,the book being a JCB Prize Winner,but felt disappointed with the later half of the story line.
2. First half gave a different picture about the plot but the story landed up ending with a completely different climax.
3.The only good thing was the narration,however at most places,it was too straight but can't blame the narrator because it was the lack of grip in the story.
4. Can be read/listened once,but only if you are eager to read every Award Winning book.

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