An important read to understand the nature of casteism and untouchability that had been prevalent in India for a long period of its almost hidden history. Important read to understand the necessity of reservation.
But, as a sensitive reader with OCD it was a bit disturbing for me. I felt some of the smilies and metaphors were deliberately made uncomfortable just to made the readers feel how it felt to be a Mahar among the caste Hindus. It also tells how equally difficult or worse it was for the Muslims too.
I struggled to finish this book, but I'm glad I read this. It was an eye opener.