Do you think modern fiction is doing justice to women’s voices?
I believe authors today are genuinely trying their best to bring women’s stories forward—with more honesty, depth, and complexity than ever before. We’re seeing women who are flawed, bold, vulnerable, angry, and real. While there’s still space to grow, the effort to amplify diverse female voices is stronger than ever—and that itself is a powerful shift.
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Name of Book: Gently Falls The Bakula
Author: Sudha Murty
Publisher: Penguin
Publication Date: 14 Feb 2008
No. of Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐
In the small town of Hubli, Shrikant discovers that he is attracted to his plain-looking but charming neighbour Shrimati, who always does better than him in the school exams. Shrimati too falls in love with the amiable and handsome Shrikant and the two get married. Shrikant joins an IT company and starts rapidly climbing the corporate ladder. He works relentlessly and reaches the pinnacle of his industry, while Shrimati abandons her academic aspirations and becomes his uncomplaining shasow, silently fulfilling her duties as a corporate leader’s wife. But one day, while talking to an old professor, she starts examining what she has done with her life and realizes it is dismally empty…
Name of Book: Three Thousand Stitches
Author: Sudha Murty
Publisher: Penguin
Publication Date: 1 July 2017
No. of Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Rating ⭐⭐⭐
So often, it's the simplest acts of courage that touch the lives of others. Sudha Murty-through the exceptional work of the Infosys Foundation as well as through her own youth, family life and travels-encounters many such stories . . . and she tells them here in her characteristically clear-eyed, warm-hearted way. She talks candidly about the meaningful impact of her work in the devadasi community, her trials and tribulations as the only female student in her engineering college and the unexpected and inspiring consequences of her father's kindness. From the quiet joy of discovering the reach of Indian cinema and the origins of Indian vegetables to the shallowness of judging others based on appearances, these are everyday struggles and victories, large and small.
Unmasking both the beauty and ugliness of human nature, each of the real-life stories in this collection is reflective of a life lived with grace.
My Opinion
Gently Falls the Bakula by Sudha Murty is a gentle yet impactful work of women-centric fiction. The language is simple and the plot flows smoothly, focusing on just two central characters. Despite its simplicity, the story carries emotional depth and ends on a satisfying note. I especially admired how Shrimati chooses her dignity and self-worth—something many housewives are often expected to sacrifice. It’s a quiet, meaningful read that leaves a lasting impression.
Three Thousand Stitches by Sudha Murty* feels like a glimpse into the author’s life and social work. She honestly shares the hardships faced during her NGO journey. The book reads like a collection of meaningful, moral stories, making it a thoughtful pick for readers who enjoy simple yet inspiring narratives.
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