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A review by thesamiverse
Mahashweta by Sudha Murty
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
PLOT
The book follows Anupama and her journey of self discovery. <Spoiler>It opens with Anupama and Anand falling is love and getting married. Her life turns into a fairy tale, until she discovers a white patch on her foot on fine day and it is diagnosed to be leukoderma. Soon her Mother-in-law realizes that Anupama is afflicted with leukoderma and kicks her out of the house. She returns to her house, in the village, three years pass by but nothing seemed to get better and she is now on the brink of suicide. But decides not to commit suicide and instead moves to Mumbai. She she starts a new life and works as a Sanskrit Teacher. One day her paths cross with Anand, and he begs her to forgive him and come back. However, Anupama clearly tells him no says that she will never ever come back into his life.</Spoiler>
MY THOUGHTS
holy moly! This book is the epitome of girl power. I love love love this book. definitely worth reading if you haven't already. Sudha Murthy has done it again, she has made me cry like a baby again.
The book follows Anupama and her journey of self discovery. <Spoiler>It opens with Anupama and Anand falling is love and getting married. Her life turns into a fairy tale, until she discovers a white patch on her foot on fine day and it is diagnosed to be leukoderma. Soon her Mother-in-law realizes that Anupama is afflicted with leukoderma and kicks her out of the house. She returns to her house, in the village, three years pass by but nothing seemed to get better and she is now on the brink of suicide. But decides not to commit suicide and instead moves to Mumbai. She she starts a new life and works as a Sanskrit Teacher. One day her paths cross with Anand, and he begs her to forgive him and come back. However, Anupama clearly tells him no says that she will never ever come back into his life.</Spoiler>
MY THOUGHTS
holy moly! This book is the epitome of girl power. I love love love this book. definitely worth reading if you haven't already. Sudha Murthy has done it again, she has made me cry like a baby again.