Up with another Sudha Murty book! Not as impressive as Mahashwetha but still carries a very strong social message. The flow of language is remarkable and you'll be bound to finish it in one go as you start reading it.
The story revolves around a family with Gouramma as the mother in law of Vinuta a simple Indian girl, and of-course the 'Dollar Bahu' who is Chandru's wife. Gouramma brings in constant comparisons between the two ignoring and overlooking the 'Dollar Bahu's' true nature( which is very bad). Vinuta's simplicity and submissive nature is forgotten by her and the influence of the dollar descends upon her. Gouramma visits her NRI son and daughter in law in Nashville. There she comes across a spectrum of people's lives and their troubles. America no longer intrigue her but she longs for the Indian life. As time passes the true shades of the 'Dollar Bahu' are revealed and living with her becomes a bane for Gouramma. Gouramma now repents and recollects the goodness of Vinuta whom she had hurted and insulted so much.
Gouramma returns to India but a surprise awaits her. Will Vinuta accept her mother in law? Will Gouramma's behaviour change towards her?
The subtle ties of different human relations is highlighted along with the increasing money mindedness and materialistic nature of people.
The Dollar has no value when compared to love and respect. The last sentence of the book leaves a deep impact on the readers.
The story revolves around a family with Gouramma as the mother in law of Vinuta a simple Indian girl, and of-course the 'Dollar Bahu' who is Chandru's wife. Gouramma brings in constant comparisons between the two ignoring and overlooking the 'Dollar Bahu's' true nature( which is very bad). Vinuta's simplicity and submissive nature is forgotten by her and the influence of the dollar descends upon her. Gouramma visits her NRI son and daughter in law in Nashville. There she comes across a spectrum of people's lives and their troubles. America no longer intrigue her but she longs for the Indian life. As time passes the true shades of the 'Dollar Bahu' are revealed and living with her becomes a bane for Gouramma. Gouramma now repents and recollects the goodness of Vinuta whom she had hurted and insulted so much.
Gouramma returns to India but a surprise awaits her. Will Vinuta accept her mother in law? Will Gouramma's behaviour change towards her?
The subtle ties of different human relations is highlighted along with the increasing money mindedness and materialistic nature of people.
The Dollar has no value when compared to love and respect. The last sentence of the book leaves a deep impact on the readers.
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