Editorial Reviews. Review. From the acclaimed author of A Married Woman and The Immigrant Custody – Kindle edition by Manju Kapur. Download it once and . Manju Kapur (born in Amritsar, India) is an Indian novelist. Her first novel, Difficult Daughters, Manju Kapur’s novel “Custody” has been the basis of daily soap operas on several Indian television channels in various languages. It re-appears in her latest novel, Custody: here, the subject is matrimony at its romance has emerged time and again in Manju Kapur’s fiction.
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Characters remind us of stereotypes characters but author’s balanced approach help us see various angles of the same stereo types. Where does friends, hobbies, an alternate c What I love about Manju Kapur is that the characters she weaves are so real.
kaupr The Manju Kapoor novel must have been very difficult to write. She leaves childrenn tto her mother and goes off weekends with her lover.
The modern wom oman has come out of the narrow socio-cultura ral spaces and paradigm. But the novel goess a step further describing the life of wom men, struggle for their basic rights, quest for or identity and survival. The author, Manju Kapur, has dealt with a very sensitive subject deftly in this book. As expected, the demands for a grandchild mount upon the young couple. Apr 22, Karthick Udaiy rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Oct 18, Noor Anand rated it really liked it.
Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Once Raman discovers the affair, Shagun must decide whether or not to leave everything behind, including her two young children. At the other end of the city, in a colony governed by far more traditional bonds, Ishita, a young divorcee, strives to find satisfaction in independence and social work. Sep 26, Kirti rated it really liked it. Mar 19, Jasmine Dayal added it.
Kapurr lays bare the force of extramarital affair w which can break up the very foundation of a solid lid married life. And then the quest of seeking divorce begins. Feb 28, Renita D’Silva rated it really liked it.
Custody by Manju Kapur – review
Not only are we taken through the journey of what leads up to one, but also the repercussions of this as well. Shagunn llooks after children and shoulders domestic responsibility.
Set in Delhi during the s, this novel provides a fascinating insight into modern India, uneasily emerging from the traditions and culture of the past.
Shagun has to bear a lot by the th breakup of marriage just for the sake of gaiining freedom of will and manmu. Some socialist feminist believe be that it is based not only on economic ic system but on both patriarchy and capitalism. However, the twist in the tale occurs when the divorce is granted and custody of minor children needs to be settled.
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So she endeavours to offer insight rather than judgement. Society’s attitudes towards infertility-to cast out a wife if she is barren. After reading the blurb and studying the cover, I felt noel book was all about the legal drama that engulfs a family which decides to part ways for whatever reasons. Sep 26, ponnaluri venkata Sridhar rated it liked it.
Custody by Manju Kapur
I feel uncomfortable writing about ut recognizable situations. Each character is weaved so brilliantly that you will have empathy towards each of them. Shifted from one house to another like pieces of furniture; their two children began their early life in turbulence. This is fiction that is impressive in its skill and heartrending in its honesty. A Delhi couple separates after the beautiful wife falls The Manju Kapoor novel must have been very difficult to write. The book keeps you riveted to the end with good characterisation and heavy drama.
As adults in these situations, parents have to put their children first, but so many fail to do this.
What I love about Manju Kapur is that the characters she weaves are so real. She finally fi decides to go for divorce. Free Delivery if order value from the seller is greater than Where re children are concerned,ones deepest fee eelings are at stake, and provokes all kinds ds of extreme behaviour.
Now, having written five novels, she says she is addicted to the art, and is working on a sixth novel.