Nagaratna, a proud young woman oppressed by the tawdriness of her life in Bangalore, seeks to escape into a more refined world. She is lucky to find a job in a progressive school led by an enlightened headmistress. A gradual stripping away of illusions follows in this humorous and highly ironic novel. A brilliant portrayal of Indian society.
(Pamela Jaunin - bwl 29 April 2005 ) |