Hinduism a very short introduction

Not what I was expecting or hoping for, but in many ways I think I've gained valuable insights. Knott touches only lightly on the religious aspects of Hinduism, focusing almost entirely on the cultural values of misogyny, classism, and oppression. And in many ways I get it: if one were to write an intro to Christianity, the “father and son but they're the same person oh and there's a ghost too and also Mary is a demigod but not really” parts would, and should, be secondary to the Christian cultural values (misogyny, classism, and oppression. Also guns).

Anyhow. Won't help me understand a book I'm reading, but may help me better understand more about a billion or so people. Seems fair.

Useful, if dense. It's fairly clear the author's specialty is in diasporas, as the focus on the multitude of hinduisms detracts somewhat from establishing the basics.

Still, if you are curious about the main streams of thought, it's a helpful intro.