Two voices tell the story. Kamini's perception of her parents' relationship, their interactions and those of her and her sister, Roopa, are beautifully evoked. In 'hearing' conversations spoken in lilting accents, and somewhat stilted English, we get to know the family and are caught up in their lives. We want to know more about the veiled mysteries, the tension that occurs behind closed doors. It is when the mother speaks that we start to understand.
(Polly Sams Plant - bwl 10 August 2001 ) |
