Book Review 113: Five Novellas about Women by Indira Goswami, translated by Dibyajyoti Sarma
Indira Goswami's Five Novellas about Women brings to light the deplorable conditions of the marginalised section of the society. Translated from Assamese into English by Dibyajyoti Sarma, the five novellas in this anthology give voice to those who are often left unheard. The stories mainly focus on the plight of women. Women - marginalised, and oppressed by the society. The author portrays the lives of the rural poor, the plight of the urban underclass, and how the powerless are treated. Issues like widowhood, and female sexuality are prominent themes of her stories. The stories are a raw representation of the harsh realities and deftly addresses the issues the women face. Each of the stories shakes the readers to the very core. Most of the stories set in the North-Eastern state of Assam, transports the readers to a different world altogether. The brilliant writing style further makes the book an engrossing read. Five Novellas about Women by Indira Goswami, translated by Dibyaj