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A review by spokensilence9
Undertow by Jahnavi Barua
5.0
Undertow by Jahnavi Barua is one of those books that you want to finish reading soon, but also want to cherish each and every expression that's presented in it.
Did I ever thought a tale about dysfunctional family from the perspective of the third generation child would be so interesting and will be covering the aspects like what impact does casteism has on people's lives, how the political activities would effect the commoners and each point, Everytime raised is equally thought provoking.
From loya staying over with her estranged grandfather, having petty arguments with her mother - which is quite similar to the relation her mother Rukmini has shared with her grandmother Usha. This book kind of defended my argument that "like mother - like daughter" bonds. Though the mothers here love their daughters deeply they do not have it in them to accept the choices of their kids, similarly the daughters have immense respect for their mothers, they still chose to stick to their grounds. Rukmini is both, the mother of Loya and the daughter of Usha.
The descriptions author has given about the food, places and the emotions the characters are undergoing makes you feel and enjoy every moment of it, you'll be transported to Assam in your head.
I couldn't particularly make it anything about what the cover has with the story until I reached very end, and oh boy! Did I understand anything? I don't know. Just like all the great books, even Undertow ends without a proper closure.
Oh yeah, did I mention about the little Assamese historical events that are included in this book?
Do I recommend this book?
Hell Yes! Everyone with a messed up and melancholic mind will enjoy this book to the core, and the rest too, enjoy reading it over the crust.
Note:- If you have a thing for poetic and detailed descriptions, this book is THE ONE for you!
Did I ever thought a tale about dysfunctional family from the perspective of the third generation child would be so interesting and will be covering the aspects like what impact does casteism has on people's lives, how the political activities would effect the commoners and each point, Everytime raised is equally thought provoking.
From loya staying over with her estranged grandfather, having petty arguments with her mother - which is quite similar to the relation her mother Rukmini has shared with her grandmother Usha. This book kind of defended my argument that "like mother - like daughter" bonds. Though the mothers here love their daughters deeply they do not have it in them to accept the choices of their kids, similarly the daughters have immense respect for their mothers, they still chose to stick to their grounds. Rukmini is both, the mother of Loya and the daughter of Usha.
The descriptions author has given about the food, places and the emotions the characters are undergoing makes you feel and enjoy every moment of it, you'll be transported to Assam in your head.
I couldn't particularly make it anything about what the cover has with the story until I reached very end, and oh boy! Did I understand anything? I don't know. Just like all the great books, even Undertow ends without a proper closure.
Oh yeah, did I mention about the little Assamese historical events that are included in this book?
Do I recommend this book?
Hell Yes! Everyone with a messed up and melancholic mind will enjoy this book to the core, and the rest too, enjoy reading it over the crust.
Note:- If you have a thing for poetic and detailed descriptions, this book is THE ONE for you!