Revenge

I read reviews describing this book as necessary and valuable especially through the lens of issues it addresses, and I agree on almost all counts. The topic of women's enslavement through family ties in some parts of the world (and to a lesser extent even in the most 'enlightened' areas) is indeed......more

Shodh By Taslima Nasreen is one of those books which will stay with you forever. The characters are so well defined and relatable even in today's time. Sometimes it really gets to you the way Jhurmur suffers silently and finally finds the courage to fight against every norm and boundaries set for he......more

Well that book went really fast. The style of writing/translation was very simple and straightforward. The subject matter was anything but simple. Nasrin examines the role (and plight even) of women in modern day Bangladesh through the story of one woman who marries for love, but finds her marriage......more

This is a thought-provoking read about the role of women (and the changing role of women) and men on Bangladesh where the book is set. As others have said, don't read the book jacket cover or the summary as it does give away a lot. However, even if you do, the telling of the unforgivable act and the......more