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Mahashweta
by
Sudha Murty
Anupama looked into the mirror and shivered with shock. A small white patch had now appeared on her arm.' Anupama's fairytale marriage to Anand falls apart when she discovers a white patch on her foot and learns that she has leukoderma. Abandoned by her uncaring in-laws and insensitive husband, she is forced to return to her father's home in the village. The social stigma...more
Paperback, 154 pages
Published
September 17th 2007
by Penguin Books India , Imprint - Penguin
(first published September 2007)
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i picked this book from a roadside hawker. Was a little apprehensive in the beginning about picking it but the hawker was all praises for the author. He even said that in case i did not like the author i can return the book, and when i started reading it i was enchanted from the very first few lines. Read the complete book in one single sitting. A story about a beautiful intelligent village girl from a poor family anupama who gets married in a rich family, for her it was a fairy tale which she w...more
Sudha Murthy’s Mahashweta revolves around Anupama, the daughter of a village school master, Shamanna. She has a step mother Sabakka and two stepsisters, Nanda and Vasudha. She is very beautiful, intelligent and talented. Her parents want her to get married but she wants to complete her studies.
Dr. Anand, an assistant surgeon with Dr. Desai, falls in love with Anupama when he sees her acting in a stage play, Mahashweta. He lives with his mother Radhakka and spoilt sister, Girija. Though he belong...more
Dr. Anand, an assistant surgeon with Dr. Desai, falls in love with Anupama when he sees her acting in a stage play, Mahashweta. He lives with his mother Radhakka and spoilt sister, Girija. Though he belong...more
Seldom do you come across a piece of fiction which leaves you in tears; still leaving a feeling of admiration and awe for the virtuosity and strength of character displayed by the protagonists. Well, Mahashweta is one such of those rare, "blink and you may miss it" kind of classics. A beautiful and touching story about how when it rains, it really pours and all that you can do is weather out the storm. All the characters are ideally portrayed in their natural habitat: their masks thrown aside. I...more
Sudha Murthy’s books feel like a different breeze altogether (mostly breeze blowing in the small towns and villages), it takes you back to those early days when India was very much different from now on. The small towns, people within, their conversations are so grasped and expressed by the author that it brings a feeling of read something fresh.
Her writings are good but then you can just read them every now and then and some people who are serious fiction readers might not even like her books....more
Her writings are good but then you can just read them every now and then and some people who are serious fiction readers might not even like her books....more
This a Must Read Book for Everyone.I Started this book as a leisure read, but as pages passed,i realised this,was not just a pageturner.
I was Awe-struck by the character of the protagonist and though the book looks simple in its language and story, the values it indented, Phew!! The book is not about Modern Women, Urban Life, its not about rustic people rather its about Everything in Life. I read this books only for three hours and this would definetly stick to my heart for ages.
Ms.Murthy Mill...more
I was Awe-struck by the character of the protagonist and though the book looks simple in its language and story, the values it indented, Phew!! The book is not about Modern Women, Urban Life, its not about rustic people rather its about Everything in Life. I read this books only for three hours and this would definetly stick to my heart for ages.
Ms.Murthy Mill...more
Jul 20, 2012
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This a Must Read Book for Everyone.
I Started this book as a leisure read, but as pages passed,I realised this,was not just a page turner.I was Awe-struck by the character of the protagonist and though the book looks simple in its language and story, the values it indented, Phew!!
The book is not about Modern Women, Urban Life, its not about rustic people rather its about Everything in Life. I read this books only for four hours and this would definetly stick to my heart for ages.
Ms.Murthy Millio...more
I Started this book as a leisure read, but as pages passed,I realised this,was not just a page turner.I was Awe-struck by the character of the protagonist and though the book looks simple in its language and story, the values it indented, Phew!!
The book is not about Modern Women, Urban Life, its not about rustic people rather its about Everything in Life. I read this books only for four hours and this would definetly stick to my heart for ages.
Ms.Murthy Millio...more
I read amazing reviews about this book and hence, picked it up. I read it under 4 hours and I have mixed feelings about it. All in all, it was a great story and very inspiring. But it wasn't edited properly and seemed a bit OTT at some places. I found it very melodramatic. I believe that the writing style should have been better. And I don't know why the author portrayed Girija to be loose-charactered. Isn't it completely her wish who she wants to have affairs with?
Anupama. Such a strong girl. Beautiful and charismatic. Im extremely picky about books and have to say ~ this one was exceptional. Sudha Murty portrays her as a beauty like no other & that fairy tales are what you make them. She brings out the hidden strength in a woman. The story was realistic and interesting; keeps the reader enthralled in Anupama's story.
I have immense respect for Mrs Murthy and her persistent nature to shed light upon the ridiculous elements of our society and sometimes man himself. Her vivid description of the mental thought process of the characters is very close to real. Her books provide us a better understanding of the 90% of our country's social stagnation.
Started reading this book wondering whats the meaning of "Mahashweta ".....
This book portraits the inner strength of a woman who discovered herself in the best way she could when no one was there to give her a helping hand, not even her so called husband who was desperate to make her his own for the rest of his life......
After finding that the lady is suffering from leukoderma, he did not give a second thought on thinking to be with her as he should have.....Definitely inspiring, loved every wor...more
This book portraits the inner strength of a woman who discovered herself in the best way she could when no one was there to give her a helping hand, not even her so called husband who was desperate to make her his own for the rest of his life......
After finding that the lady is suffering from leukoderma, he did not give a second thought on thinking to be with her as he should have.....Definitely inspiring, loved every wor...more
This book deals with the sensitive topic of 'vitiligo' and how despite being a harmless condition of depigmentation it destroys lives and hopes and ostracises one from society and friends. A young newly wed beautiful woman is the protagonist who deals with this condition and emerges out a much stronger woman.
I am fan of Sudha Murthy. Dollar Bahu and then this one, extremely Indian novels and this shows how in-depth knowledge Mrs Murthy has and how good she preserves the Indian values. Touching such issues needs skill, determination and dedication. A must read by every Indian.
I must say, I couldn't keep this down. The leading lady is surely a lead. The grit, the perseverance and the power she gains throughout the story is amazing! *spoiler* I'd have liked her to accept Vasant, but then her character is designed in that way, so no issues :)
Another Sudha Murty Classic! Loved the storyline and the handling of this book...it always remained to the point & brief! my favourite part is the ending and it made me smile! this one is a must-read for all Sudha Murty book lovers! go for it!
A must read for everyone .. Seldom you come across a fiction novel which leaves you in tears..
Started reading as a time pass novel .. But it is not only a page turner but also an eye opener.
Started reading as a time pass novel .. But it is not only a page turner but also an eye opener.
A decent story of a village girl Anupama. The story is only about this protagonist. Her journey as beautiful college girl to more beautiful stronger lady. Every girl should read this book.
The name struck me first......and i love Sudha Murty as an author. its simple and beautiful. loved Mahashweta and the last line hit me most.
Aug 26, 2012
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it is a inspiring story how one women determination and with strong will power can fight against all odds. Simple and powerful story.
Yet another beautiful book by Sudha Murthy. Her simple and realistic projection of our society's superficial bias is unmatched.
anupama sets a new meaning for confidence and values for me !!
a must read for everyone.!
a must read for everyone.!
It seems too cliched and has unfinished thoughts, immature sentences. But the overall message is good.
Simple language, effective story.
a very good piece of literature
A nice book on leukoderma..
Good book!!
good one
When the world shows its true face she evolves herself into a Complete 'Woman' facing the inevitable hurdles & hard truths..
She's an Inspiration! She's a Mahashweta!
She's an Inspiration! She's a Mahashweta!
This is one of the best books i have ever read. It is very touching. I would recommend everybody to read it.
Please read the review here: http://manasa-t.blogspot.com/2008/11/...
I cried buckets. But loved the ending. Story of courage.
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Sudha Murty was born in 1950 in Shiggaon in north Karnataka. She did her MTech in computer science, and is now the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation. A prolific writer in English and Kannada, she has written nine novels, four technical books, three travelogues, one collection of short stories, three collections of non-fiction pieces and two books for children.
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