A review by nuts246
Yashodhara: A Novel by P.S.V Prasad, Volga
4.0
Volga defines herself as a feminist writer, and this book certainly lived up to expectations. It gently examines the role of women in society, how they are not encouraged to speak up, and of how they struggle to make themselves heard. However, what really appealed to me was the way the plight of marginal farmers was woven into the narrative, as also the hold that Brahmins had on society.
Despite the strong messages in the book, there was still a certain lyrical quality about it. The prose flowed, like translated text often do not do. Though nothing much happened, I was sad when the book came to an end.
My only grouse was that some of the characters could have been etched better. But if the book was about Yashodhara and Siddhartha, I suppose they are the only two who matter.
Despite the strong messages in the book, there was still a certain lyrical quality about it. The prose flowed, like translated text often do not do. Though nothing much happened, I was sad when the book came to an end.
My only grouse was that some of the characters could have been etched better. But if the book was about Yashodhara and Siddhartha, I suppose they are the only two who matter.