Mahashweta by Sudha Murty
Release: September 17th 2007
Format: Kindle
Publisher: Penguin
Source: Amazon
Mahashweta Synopsis:
Anupama looked into the mirror and shivered with shock. A small white patch had now appeared on her arm. Unfortunately, Anupama’s fairy tale marriage to Anand falls apart when she discovers a white patch on her foot. She soon learns that she has leukoderma. Hence, abandoned by her uncaring in-laws and husband, she is forced to return to her father’s home in the village. Also, the social stigma of a married woman living with her parents, her stepmother’s continual barbs and the ostracism that accompanies her skin condition force her to contemplate suicide.
Determined to rebuild her life against all odds, Anupama goes to Bombay where she finds success, respect and the promise of an enduring friendship. Mahashweta is an inspiring story of courage and resilience in a world marred by illusions and betrayals. This poignant tale offers hope and solace to the victims of the prejudices that govern society even today.
Review:
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Initially, I did not like reading this book in the beginning mainly because of the instant love. But then, the book really picks up when Anupama gets leukoderma and becomes ostracized in her family and society over something that she really cannot control. Moreover, Sudha Murty is one of those writers who writes in such an entertaining and charming way that she would make any story gripping where you cannot put it down. Overall, Mahashweta was a very interesting and captivating book to read, but it was not as good as “Gently falls the Bakula”. Even though it had some very nice moments, it was very predictable and cliched.
