TY - BOOK AU - Choden, Kunzang TI - The circle of Karma SN - 8186706798 U1 - 823 PY - 2005/// CY - New Delhi PB - Zubaan KW - Manners and customs KW - Bhutan KW - Teenagers N2 - The Circle of Karma is the first novel by a woman to come out of the small kingdom of Bhutan. Written in English, the novel tells the story of Tsomo, a young Bhutanese woman who embarks on the difficult and lonely journey of life. Tsomo's travels, which begin after her mother's death, take her away from her family, and leads her across Bhutan and into India. All the while, Tsomo seeks to find herself and a life partner, and grows as a person and a woman. The text of this unusual work is enriched by detailed descriptions of ritual life in Bhutan. The text of this unusual work is enriched by detailed descriptions of ritual life in Bhutan. ER -