I think I fell in love with a certain "parijata" flowers even without actually knowing which flowers they referred to after reading this novel. Well now I've Googled it and come to know :) . That is the speciality of this book and I would rate it as the best book I've ever read until now.
Such is Sudha Murty's enchanting style of writing which has left me awe-inspired and spellbound. The best part is that I could not contain my curiosity to know the whole story and was complled to finish the book within one day and that too the day before my Mathematics examination!
The story starts off just like a fairy tale where there is a dream marriage of the main character, Anupama, who belongs to a poor background, to a rich and handsome Anand (whom we'll later discover is not at all rich at heart and commitment). Everything is perfect and then, just a little white spot discovered on Anupama's foot bombards Anupama's life entirely. Having leukoderma is considered to be a bad omen in India and also leaves the victims totally ostracized.
Forced to return to her paternal house without any sign of concern or sympathy from her wealthy in-laws, Anupama tolerates all sorts of taunts from her stepmother and also bears with the social stigma of a married woman living with her parents just in the hope of some support from her beloved. She makes up her mind, committing suicide at the point would be the best potion available to her when she comes to know that her husband is remarrying. But she is driven by courage and determination to face life as it comes, moves to Bombay to her childhood friend, Sumithra's place. Discover how Anupama weaves her painful life into one where she is independent, successful and supported by the storng walls of friendship and love.
I feel the title of the book is apt in the true sense- 'Mahashweta', the absolute white. I don't remember how many times the contents of the pages made me cry. I could not manage to keep my cheeks dry. After Rabindranath Tagore, I think Sudha Murty is the only person who managed to portray the human psychology and emotions so well.
"Mahashweta is an inspiring story of courage and resilience in a world marred by illusions and betrayals. The poignant tale offers hope and solace to the victims of the prejudices that govern society even today." This is given at the back of the book and I really feel that something existing deep within me has changed since I've read this book. The success of the book is defined when one reads the postscript which is a real life story where a girl's life and marriage is saved due to this eye-opener book read by the fiance.
Go ahead, wait for nothing to propel you and experience this heart rending story.
Such is Sudha Murty's enchanting style of writing which has left me awe-inspired and spellbound. The best part is that I could not contain my curiosity to know the whole story and was complled to finish the book within one day and that too the day before my Mathematics examination!
The story starts off just like a fairy tale where there is a dream marriage of the main character, Anupama, who belongs to a poor background, to a rich and handsome Anand (whom we'll later discover is not at all rich at heart and commitment). Everything is perfect and then, just a little white spot discovered on Anupama's foot bombards Anupama's life entirely. Having leukoderma is considered to be a bad omen in India and also leaves the victims totally ostracized.
Forced to return to her paternal house without any sign of concern or sympathy from her wealthy in-laws, Anupama tolerates all sorts of taunts from her stepmother and also bears with the social stigma of a married woman living with her parents just in the hope of some support from her beloved. She makes up her mind, committing suicide at the point would be the best potion available to her when she comes to know that her husband is remarrying. But she is driven by courage and determination to face life as it comes, moves to Bombay to her childhood friend, Sumithra's place. Discover how Anupama weaves her painful life into one where she is independent, successful and supported by the storng walls of friendship and love.
I feel the title of the book is apt in the true sense- 'Mahashweta', the absolute white. I don't remember how many times the contents of the pages made me cry. I could not manage to keep my cheeks dry. After Rabindranath Tagore, I think Sudha Murty is the only person who managed to portray the human psychology and emotions so well.
"Mahashweta is an inspiring story of courage and resilience in a world marred by illusions and betrayals. The poignant tale offers hope and solace to the victims of the prejudices that govern society even today." This is given at the back of the book and I really feel that something existing deep within me has changed since I've read this book. The success of the book is defined when one reads the postscript which is a real life story where a girl's life and marriage is saved due to this eye-opener book read by the fiance.
Go ahead, wait for nothing to propel you and experience this heart rending story.
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