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Much has been said about Pather panchali and Apajito, but I like this first part much better because of the more nostalgic touch (and yes, the pain of the sudden deaths that come). The poverty and humiliation is written so subtly that it pains your heart. It is one of those stories where the author doesn't mention what is happening as a fact, but shows you through examples, and that what I feel makes the story much immersive and touching.