Browsing through the packed book shelves of a library, a little
lilac book instantly caught my eye. The book, with the image of a regular chick
lit had something a lot more to offer- my intuition said. And I was not disappointed.
Priya, by Namita Gokhle (of 1984’s cult book Paro) is a definitely a good,
light breezy read, putting a smile on the readers face.
The story revolves around Priya, the wife of an Minister, as
she finds her space and footing between her home and the demanding life of a socialite.
Unlike most other chick lits, Priya speaks about the journey of a
mid-aged woman which brings in different perspectives to the same,
run-of-the-mill situations. The reader views
the world through the eyes of a protagonist who is a lot more mature and easily
lovable.
Based on the Indian aristocrat, the novel succeeds in bringing out the development of
the country both economically and socially. Satire and humor is very well used
to point out the life and times of India’s rich and dory.
The language is simple and the flow is consistent. The protagonist is very well sketched, making her
not a victim of social hop notch but a woman with a mind of her own. She would
command respect right from the beginning. Although she falters and is trying
hard to create her own , she is easily relatable and at times, reminds you of a
simple middle class woman next door.
A definite read if you love to read good humor and satire on
the economically and socially developing India.
I would rate this novel 3/5.
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