What comes to your mind when I say 'Indian Household' - grandparents, their children and the grandchildren. You will find this mundane, and ordinary family, quarrelling but a happy family. Apparently every ordinary family is extraordinary in its own way. There are hundreds of layers underneath each member, twisted, normal, there are myriads of shades to count on.
Geetanjali Shree has beautifully captured the essence of an Indian family. She throws light on every character making it central at their own spots. A rebellious daughter who enjoys single hood, crossing the conventional boundaries made by the society. Unlike his brother, now soon-to-be retired grating between an age old mother and a nagging wife, having two sons, one beyond the seven seas and the other who is dear to everybody.
Shree deals with amnesia of the grandmother in the story who seems just like her age but crosses the border with her daughter to deliver something, only to meet someone who had been long forgotten.
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No doubt for why this book won the International Booker Prize of 2022. I would like to add that it is unbelievable how a simple yet complex story has won over the diverse stories. It is truly said, to stand out doesn't mean one need to extraordinary. Just like Jhumpa Lahiri writes about a desi family residing abroad, Shree has penned a story and its chronicles in its own way. Translated from Hindi, Daisy Rockwell has captured the true essence of the original writing.
The reading might be running but you may ponder again over the last pages that you have just read. Domestic Fiction with a touch of Magic Realism, the story revolves around the contemporary issues that women face, challenging the customs and questioning the society's prejudices.
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This book is a must read !! Don't get intimidated by the size of the novel, this one surely hooks you up in the end!!!
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