Eat Dust Goa Book Review: A Painful Dive into Goa’s Environmental Crisis

Eat Dust by Hartman De Souza is a heavy, haunting take on the price of mining in Goa. The book offers an eye-opening look at the environmental destruction and unchecked politics surrounding mining in Goa. It’s a painful dive into Goa’s environmental crisis

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“A painful dive into Goa’s environmental crisis.”

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What’s Eat Dust About?

The book delves deep into the environmental and political impacts of illegal mining in Goa. De Souza’s journalistic approach pulls back the curtain on how big business and political interests intersect to allow rampant, unregulated mining. The book also shows how such discrepancies leave scars on both the land and its people.

What Works?

Eat Dust excels in its visuals and in-depth detail. The writing captures the bleak and often painful reality of mining’s effect on Goa’s lush landscape. De Souza’s firsthand insights provide a sombre perspective, and the book’s vivid storytelling has the power to make readers feel the land’s anguish.

What Falls Short?

While powerful, the book’s dense narrative may not suit casual readers. The heavy topic and detailed descriptions can feel overwhelming, and without a clear resolution, the narrative sometimes drifts. It can be challenging to read in one go, and its intensity may discourage readers from finishing.

Who Should Read It?

Eat Dust is well-suited for readers interested in environmental journalism or those looking to understand more about the social and ecological impact of mining in India. If you’re a fan of hard-hitting, investigative stories and can handle a heavy read, this book will resonate.

Final Thoughts

Eat Dust offers a profound look into Goa’s environmental crisis, capturing the dark side of development and corporate greed. However, its weighty tone and dense narrative mean it might not appeal to everyone. An impactful read, but approach with a prepared mind.

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