A review by shubhodiya
Dopehri by Pankaj Kapur
3.0
The cover attracted me first. Not just the beauty of it, but the aesthetic that left an impression. Amma Bi's life follows a similar aesthetic—royal colors, but trapped and somewhat lonesome.
We have all witnessed Amma Bi and Jumman around us, each having their own, distinctive character traits. Amma Bi crosses the thin line of dependence and freedom when her new lodger, Sabiha, eases her into it.
Living up to its title, Dopehri is surely an afternoon read. Picturesque descriptions of sunrise and sundown will tug at your heart. The book is direct and beautiful, and perhaps can be enjoyed more if read in Hindi itself.
We have all witnessed Amma Bi and Jumman around us, each having their own, distinctive character traits. Amma Bi crosses the thin line of dependence and freedom when her new lodger, Sabiha, eases her into it.
Living up to its title, Dopehri is surely an afternoon read. Picturesque descriptions of sunrise and sundown will tug at your heart. The book is direct and beautiful, and perhaps can be enjoyed more if read in Hindi itself.