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Patriyucky
Patriyucky isn’t just another book; it’s a transformative journey from the suffocating grip of patriarchy to a liberating recognition of its inherent “yuckiness.” Like an insidious mold, patriarchy permeates every corner of our society—from the air we breathe to the very essence of our being—embedding itself so deeply that escaping its grasp feels impossible. But once seen, it cannot be unseen, and this awareness is where change begins.
Patriyucky boldly confronts the pervasive nature of patriarchy through a satirical and ironic lens, giving voice to the unseen forces that shape our lives. The collection of poems serves as a mirror, reflecting the discomfort, despair, and ultimately, the strength found in recognizing and resisting patriarchal norms. It’s a journey from despair to hope, from silence to defiance, challenging readers to re-evaluate what they’ve been taught to accept.
This book is not just poetry; it’s an immersive exploration. Each poem is treated as a case study, paired with in-depth analysis, thought-provoking guides, and interactive quizzes designed to engage and challenge the reader. Feedback sections provide personal insights, encouraging reflection on the reader’s responses, making Patriyucky both enlightening and educational.
With a unique blend of satire, irony, and serious examination, Patriyucky speaks through multiple voices—including the voice of patriarchy itself—compelling readers to confront the entrenched norms of our society. It dares to turn discomfort into dialogue, despair into action, and awareness into empowerment. This book isn’t just read; it’s experienced, pushing readers to question the invisible forces that define us and inspiring a collective awakening.
Patriyucky boldly confronts the pervasive nature of patriarchy through a satirical and ironic lens, giving voice to the unseen forces that shape our lives. The collection of poems serves as a mirror, reflecting the discomfort, despair, and ultimately, the strength found in recognizing and resisting patriarchal norms. It’s a journey from despair to hope, from silence to defiance, challenging readers to re-evaluate what they’ve been taught to accept.
This book is not just poetry; it’s an immersive exploration. Each poem is treated as a case study, paired with in-depth analysis, thought-provoking guides, and interactive quizzes designed to engage and challenge the reader. Feedback sections provide personal insights, encouraging reflection on the reader’s responses, making Patriyucky both enlightening and educational.
With a unique blend of satire, irony, and serious examination, Patriyucky speaks through multiple voices—including the voice of patriarchy itself—compelling readers to confront the entrenched norms of our society. It dares to turn discomfort into dialogue, despair into action, and awareness into empowerment. This book isn’t just read; it’s experienced, pushing readers to question the invisible forces that define us and inspiring a collective awakening.
117 pages, Paperback
Published December 3, 2025
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December 30, 2025
In the book the reader is expected to take off their reading glasses and use it as a lens to change how they view things. It will peel away patriarchy from the walls of culture and show what it is, not only as power, but also as a way of living, breathing, and acting. In a philosophical manner of satire, irony, and layered voice, the poems will expose the ways in which patriarchy has embedded itself deeply in our language, relationships, daily routines, and even in how we show affection.
Each poem in this collection is equivalent to a mirror showing us our everyday life and where we are living in the invisible service workforce, quietly making compromises for our everyday expectations that we assume to be normal. What makes this book special is that we cannot read it from a distance; we will be actively participating in the reading process through reflective prompts and commentaries, as well as through thoughtfully written poems, and we will be asked if we too carry this within ourself.
This book contains humour and anger, tenderness and wit, all artfully woven together to create a silent, yet powerful revolution. At the end, I could not relate to the concept of patriarchy as something abstract, but rather an individual, personal experience that made be uncomfortable to ignore and impossible to live without. This book did not make me a social activist, but it did plant a seed of change in me rather than it screamed at me to change.
Each poem in this collection is equivalent to a mirror showing us our everyday life and where we are living in the invisible service workforce, quietly making compromises for our everyday expectations that we assume to be normal. What makes this book special is that we cannot read it from a distance; we will be actively participating in the reading process through reflective prompts and commentaries, as well as through thoughtfully written poems, and we will be asked if we too carry this within ourself.
This book contains humour and anger, tenderness and wit, all artfully woven together to create a silent, yet powerful revolution. At the end, I could not relate to the concept of patriarchy as something abstract, but rather an individual, personal experience that made be uncomfortable to ignore and impossible to live without. This book did not make me a social activist, but it did plant a seed of change in me rather than it screamed at me to change.
December 25, 2025
When I started the book, I immediately knew that it would be a massive irritation to those who follow patriarchy—which is basically patri-Yucky!—as a tradition (which is actually a pretense). The book reveals how patriarchy lives: lovingly and quietly, and therefore dangerously. I immensely liked how the author has used metaphors so elegantly and satirically, delivering a powerful blow to the face of historical, age-old traditions enforced on women by society, controlled by men—while men remain untouched.
We all know what patriarchy is. It controls women from their roots. A woman is defined by her father, and after marriage, she is defined by her husband. She is marked with symbols like sindoor, mangalsutra, bangles, surnames, and so on—but there is no symbol that a married man is required to carry. Through satire, the author urges readers to perceive this imbalance: a woman is defined by a man, and not by herself. A woman is expected to adjust herself while the entire world flows according to its own nature. These “just traditions” are examined as both physical and emotional weights that press down on women’s bodies and choices. This deep imbalance is what the author exposes so ironically and humorously.
What makes this book deeply unsettling is its intimacy. It begins with everyday life—childhood memories, kitchens, family, silences, marriages, jokes, rituals, and the subtle luxation of who “belongs” where. Amruta reveals that patriarchy is a routine—a habitat that we all grow up in without even realising that we are practising it.
The author reflects on how endurance is normalized through domestic expectations, how not wanting dowry is glorified, how suffering is made tolerable, even pleasurable, and how survival often lies in adaptation—sometimes in the form of poetry, satire, pop culture, dialogue, cinematic references, and sometimes through constant self-talk. The book repeatedly turns its gaze back on the reader. It challenges not only patriarchy as a system, but also our personal participation in it.
'Patriyucky' will keep the reader in discomfort. It demolishes the delusion of 'harmless' tradition and exposes how patriarchy survives not through cruelty alone but through 'habit, silence, and repetition'. This is a book for readers willing to sit with unease and introspection—because once you observe these patterns, unseeing them is no longer an option.
We all know what patriarchy is. It controls women from their roots. A woman is defined by her father, and after marriage, she is defined by her husband. She is marked with symbols like sindoor, mangalsutra, bangles, surnames, and so on—but there is no symbol that a married man is required to carry. Through satire, the author urges readers to perceive this imbalance: a woman is defined by a man, and not by herself. A woman is expected to adjust herself while the entire world flows according to its own nature. These “just traditions” are examined as both physical and emotional weights that press down on women’s bodies and choices. This deep imbalance is what the author exposes so ironically and humorously.
What makes this book deeply unsettling is its intimacy. It begins with everyday life—childhood memories, kitchens, family, silences, marriages, jokes, rituals, and the subtle luxation of who “belongs” where. Amruta reveals that patriarchy is a routine—a habitat that we all grow up in without even realising that we are practising it.
The author reflects on how endurance is normalized through domestic expectations, how not wanting dowry is glorified, how suffering is made tolerable, even pleasurable, and how survival often lies in adaptation—sometimes in the form of poetry, satire, pop culture, dialogue, cinematic references, and sometimes through constant self-talk. The book repeatedly turns its gaze back on the reader. It challenges not only patriarchy as a system, but also our personal participation in it.
'Patriyucky' will keep the reader in discomfort. It demolishes the delusion of 'harmless' tradition and exposes how patriarchy survives not through cruelty alone but through 'habit, silence, and repetition'. This is a book for readers willing to sit with unease and introspection—because once you observe these patterns, unseeing them is no longer an option.
December 20, 2025
This book is very short, and I completed it in an hour. It is a collection of many poems, and each poem carries its own weight. This book made me uncomfortable; it shook me because somehow we all do things that are patriarchal in nature, and we do them intentionally. After reading this book, I understood how patriarchy is deeply embedded in language, relationships, parenting, and personal choice.
The poem I liked the most is “Wings v/s Strings.” It shows how cages can exist even when the doors are open. As a woman, I could deeply relate to this. We are often told that we have freedom, but in reality, the freedom we are given has little meaning. I am not afraid of my surroundings, yet when I step outside, I feel afraid. The poem reflects how control is often disguised as care.
I have seen this kind of care in my own life where concern comes with rules, where protection comes with limits. I am told it is for my safety, for my good, out of love. But slowly, those rules decide how late I can stay out, where I can go, and how much freedom I am allowed to use. I realise that this kind of care does not protect me; it controls me. The poem reflects this truth clearly how control is often disguised as care.
The writer deserves appreciation for expressing such a deep and uncomfortable truth with honesty and courage in Patriarchy.
The poem I liked the most is “Wings v/s Strings.” It shows how cages can exist even when the doors are open. As a woman, I could deeply relate to this. We are often told that we have freedom, but in reality, the freedom we are given has little meaning. I am not afraid of my surroundings, yet when I step outside, I feel afraid. The poem reflects how control is often disguised as care.
I have seen this kind of care in my own life where concern comes with rules, where protection comes with limits. I am told it is for my safety, for my good, out of love. But slowly, those rules decide how late I can stay out, where I can go, and how much freedom I am allowed to use. I realise that this kind of care does not protect me; it controls me. The poem reflects this truth clearly how control is often disguised as care.
The writer deserves appreciation for expressing such a deep and uncomfortable truth with honesty and courage in Patriarchy.
December 30, 2025
There are books you read, and then there are books that read you- Patriyucky is the latter.
This isn't poetry that whispers politely from the margins. It's a voice that grabs you by the shoulders and says, "Look. Really look." And once you do, the mold becomes visible everywhere in the air, in the silences, in the way we've learned to shrink ourselves into acceptable shapes.
What struck me most was the courage of its form: patriarchy speaking as itself, unmasked and uncomfortably familiar. The satire cuts because it's true. The irony stings because we've lived it. Each poem becomes a case study in recognition that specific vertigo of seeing what's been there all along.
The analysis, guides, and quizzes aren't gimmicks; they're invitations. This book refuses to let you be passive. It asks: What did you feel? Why did you flinch? What are you going to do with this awareness now?
From suffocation to defiance, from silence to voice Patriyucky maps a journey many of us are already on, whether we know it or not. It's uncomfortable, necessary, and strangely galvanising.
Some books you finish and place back on the shelf. This one stays with you, a persistent question mark hovering over everything you thought you understood.
Highly recommend for anyone ready to see the mold.
⭐⭐⭐⭐
This isn't poetry that whispers politely from the margins. It's a voice that grabs you by the shoulders and says, "Look. Really look." And once you do, the mold becomes visible everywhere in the air, in the silences, in the way we've learned to shrink ourselves into acceptable shapes.
What struck me most was the courage of its form: patriarchy speaking as itself, unmasked and uncomfortably familiar. The satire cuts because it's true. The irony stings because we've lived it. Each poem becomes a case study in recognition that specific vertigo of seeing what's been there all along.
The analysis, guides, and quizzes aren't gimmicks; they're invitations. This book refuses to let you be passive. It asks: What did you feel? Why did you flinch? What are you going to do with this awareness now?
From suffocation to defiance, from silence to voice Patriyucky maps a journey many of us are already on, whether we know it or not. It's uncomfortable, necessary, and strangely galvanising.
Some books you finish and place back on the shelf. This one stays with you, a persistent question mark hovering over everything you thought you understood.
Highly recommend for anyone ready to see the mold.
⭐⭐⭐⭐
December 31, 2025
Patriyucky” by Amruta Varshini is a powerful and compelling collection of poems that lays bare the realities of a patriarchal society and the norms imposed almost exclusively on women. Through sharp satire and honest reflection, the book exposes the deep-rooted loopholes and hypocrisies of our social structure.
Beyond poetry, the inclusion of “The Peppo Talk,” “The Vippo Show,” and surprise quizzes adds an engaging and thought provoking layer, urging readers to pause, reflect, and question ingrained beliefs. Each poem carries truths buried beneath simple lines,truths that linger long after the page is turned.
The line, “I was living on a short term lease in my own home, the home, that was meant for me to eventually leave,” from the very first poem, stayed with me. It beautifully and painfully captures one of the hardest truths of a girl’s life.
Some of my favourite poems from the collection include “Forbidden Forbiddings,” “Fall,” “The Unusual Victim,” “Oh Sugar!,” and “She, My Future.” The illustrations complement the poems seamlessly, enhancing their emotional depth.
This is not an ordinary poetry book. Patriyucky boldly questions rules that are deeply rooted in society yet selectively enforced on women and often ignored or normalised.
I would highly recommend this book to poetry lovers and to anyone who dares to challenge patriarchy
Beyond poetry, the inclusion of “The Peppo Talk,” “The Vippo Show,” and surprise quizzes adds an engaging and thought provoking layer, urging readers to pause, reflect, and question ingrained beliefs. Each poem carries truths buried beneath simple lines,truths that linger long after the page is turned.
The line, “I was living on a short term lease in my own home, the home, that was meant for me to eventually leave,” from the very first poem, stayed with me. It beautifully and painfully captures one of the hardest truths of a girl’s life.
Some of my favourite poems from the collection include “Forbidden Forbiddings,” “Fall,” “The Unusual Victim,” “Oh Sugar!,” and “She, My Future.” The illustrations complement the poems seamlessly, enhancing their emotional depth.
This is not an ordinary poetry book. Patriyucky boldly questions rules that are deeply rooted in society yet selectively enforced on women and often ignored or normalised.
I would highly recommend this book to poetry lovers and to anyone who dares to challenge patriarchy
December 28, 2025
Book Review: Patriyucky by Amruta Varshini
First of all, Patriyucky is truly one of a kind. This is not just a poetry book—it’s an experience.
Before diving into the poems, the author urges readers to carefully read the instructions, and rightly so. This might be one of the rare poetry collections that comes with visual representations through YouTube videos, adding an entirely new layer of understanding to the verses. It’s evident that a great deal of thought and creativity has gone into shaping this book.
At its core, Patriyucky is a sharp satire on social norms and patriarchal society. The poems question deeply ingrained beliefs—not loudly or aggressively, but through irony, wit, and quiet observation. Women are spoken about in an unconventional and refreshing way, breaking stereotypes and forcing the reader to pause and reflect.
What makes this book truly powerful is its introspective nature. We often question patriarchy on the surface, but do we really answer those questions honestly? This book places a thoughtful question mark on our self-beliefs, unconscious habits, and internalised conditioning.
The inclusion of movie references adds relatability and depth. One particular reference that stood out was the idea of the groom going to the bride’s home after marriage—simple, yet brilliantly subversive.
Among the poems, “Yes, I Will But… Will I?” left the strongest impact on me. It is beautifully written and deeply reflective. The questions, hints, and quizzes that follow the poems transform the reader from a passive observer into an active participant.
Rather than preaching, Patriyucky gently nudges you to notice the unnoticed—and by the end, it leaves you with a lingering emotional and intellectual impact.
If you love reflective poetry that challenges social conditioning and provokes self-awareness, Patriyucky is a book you should not miss.
First of all, Patriyucky is truly one of a kind. This is not just a poetry book—it’s an experience.
Before diving into the poems, the author urges readers to carefully read the instructions, and rightly so. This might be one of the rare poetry collections that comes with visual representations through YouTube videos, adding an entirely new layer of understanding to the verses. It’s evident that a great deal of thought and creativity has gone into shaping this book.
At its core, Patriyucky is a sharp satire on social norms and patriarchal society. The poems question deeply ingrained beliefs—not loudly or aggressively, but through irony, wit, and quiet observation. Women are spoken about in an unconventional and refreshing way, breaking stereotypes and forcing the reader to pause and reflect.
What makes this book truly powerful is its introspective nature. We often question patriarchy on the surface, but do we really answer those questions honestly? This book places a thoughtful question mark on our self-beliefs, unconscious habits, and internalised conditioning.
The inclusion of movie references adds relatability and depth. One particular reference that stood out was the idea of the groom going to the bride’s home after marriage—simple, yet brilliantly subversive.
Among the poems, “Yes, I Will But… Will I?” left the strongest impact on me. It is beautifully written and deeply reflective. The questions, hints, and quizzes that follow the poems transform the reader from a passive observer into an active participant.
Rather than preaching, Patriyucky gently nudges you to notice the unnoticed—and by the end, it leaves you with a lingering emotional and intellectual impact.
If you love reflective poetry that challenges social conditioning and provokes self-awareness, Patriyucky is a book you should not miss.
December 26, 2025
Patriyucky is written Amruta Varshini which is a bold and encouraging poems, which defies patriarchy. It is not like any other typical poetry collection but its more like sharing personal thoughts and writing is quite lucid and shows how deeply patriarchy is deep within us and how these are shown in societal expectations especially towards women. Author uses sharp and satire way of expressing her overview and feelings of yuckiness of this patriarchal influence.
The collections has some amazing poems that not only highlight pain but also self-reflection. Every poem feels like a reflective mirror which shows readers to question the embedded patriarchy within our nation, family, and all social norms. It makes us re-think twice which shapes these choices and assumptions. Every poem will give you immersive and introspective experience which is quiet in depth.
Among poems my favorites are 'Fall' and 'The unusual victim' which are the perfect example of how powerful and unsettling a poem can be. The book as a whole is more than just a poetry collection, its an enriching and educational journey which challenges us to be aware and transform internally.
Overall its an awesome collection and recommended.
The collections has some amazing poems that not only highlight pain but also self-reflection. Every poem feels like a reflective mirror which shows readers to question the embedded patriarchy within our nation, family, and all social norms. It makes us re-think twice which shapes these choices and assumptions. Every poem will give you immersive and introspective experience which is quiet in depth.
Among poems my favorites are 'Fall' and 'The unusual victim' which are the perfect example of how powerful and unsettling a poem can be. The book as a whole is more than just a poetry collection, its an enriching and educational journey which challenges us to be aware and transform internally.
Overall its an awesome collection and recommended.
December 30, 2025
The catchy title is enough to garner attention and curiosity, and many can easily guess the theme of the book. But after finishing it, I can say it’s much more than that. The author uses poems, short reflections, and clever prompts to showcase how patriarchy seeps into everyday life—mostly unnoticed, yet rarely questioned.
The book is short, easily accessible, and definitely not preachy, but it will make you pause and say, "Oh yes… that’s true." The author highlights the subtle biases and expectations ingrained in our behavior under the guise of tradition and societal concerns—things we rarely question, and if we do, are often ignored.
I love this line:
"I liked being my Daddy’s little princess, never second-guessing why I was his priority at home. Only later did it dawn on me that I was living on a short-term lease in my own home—the home that was meant for me to eventually leave."
And this is just one example—there are moments throughout the book that hit harder than you might expect. Finally, I have to praise the author for presenting such a heavy topic in a creative, beautiful way that encourages reflection and self-conversation, making you realize that what we consider everyday “normal” may not be so normal after all.
The book is short, easily accessible, and definitely not preachy, but it will make you pause and say, "Oh yes… that’s true." The author highlights the subtle biases and expectations ingrained in our behavior under the guise of tradition and societal concerns—things we rarely question, and if we do, are often ignored.
I love this line:
"I liked being my Daddy’s little princess, never second-guessing why I was his priority at home. Only later did it dawn on me that I was living on a short-term lease in my own home—the home that was meant for me to eventually leave."
And this is just one example—there are moments throughout the book that hit harder than you might expect. Finally, I have to praise the author for presenting such a heavy topic in a creative, beautiful way that encourages reflection and self-conversation, making you realize that what we consider everyday “normal” may not be so normal after all.
January 2, 2026
Patriyucky by Amruta Varshini is not a book you simply read and move on from. It nudges you to pause, feel uncomfortable, and then reflect. Using poetry as its core medium, the book examines how patriarchy quietly shapes everyday choices, language, and expectations, often without us even noticing it.
What makes this collection stand out is its interactive and experimental structure. The poems are sharp and satirical, but they are also supported by reflections, questions, and guides that invite the reader to engage rather than observe passively. At times, the voice feels playful and ironic, and at others, deeply unsettling in the best possible way. The poems do not shout or preach; instead, they hold up a mirror and let the reader sit with what they see.
The language is accessible, yet the ideas are layered. Patriyucky works well when read slowly, one poem at a time, allowing space for thought and self-questioning. It challenges internalized norms with honesty and creativity, making it relevant across genders and generations.
This is a thoughtful, courageous collection that turns awareness into an experience. Ideal for readers who enjoy poetry that questions society and themselves at the same time.
What makes this collection stand out is its interactive and experimental structure. The poems are sharp and satirical, but they are also supported by reflections, questions, and guides that invite the reader to engage rather than observe passively. At times, the voice feels playful and ironic, and at others, deeply unsettling in the best possible way. The poems do not shout or preach; instead, they hold up a mirror and let the reader sit with what they see.
The language is accessible, yet the ideas are layered. Patriyucky works well when read slowly, one poem at a time, allowing space for thought and self-questioning. It challenges internalized norms with honesty and creativity, making it relevant across genders and generations.
This is a thoughtful, courageous collection that turns awareness into an experience. Ideal for readers who enjoy poetry that questions society and themselves at the same time.
December 30, 2025
This book can be described as a poetry read but it is not a typical poetry collection sort of read. Because in this book along with poems it includes questions and answers, short conversational dramas and brief reflective writings about the core theme, etc. All the poems focus on patriarchy and the challenges women face in society. The book covers how patriarchy is embedded in everyday life, language, beliefs, personal choices and the conflicts women face due to that in detail. Most of the content presented in this book focuses on life during or after wedlock.
This is a short read and can be read within a day or two for sure but the content in this book is quite dense compared to its poems' insightful meaning. The book is written in a satirical style and presents a harsh reality in funny words. The cute sketches presented in between the reads are an additional beauty. I love the table that was presented in this book about the "words we describe men and women" which was quite funny, brutally honest and also sadly reflects reality as well.
This is a short read and can be read within a day or two for sure but the content in this book is quite dense compared to its poems' insightful meaning. The book is written in a satirical style and presents a harsh reality in funny words. The cute sketches presented in between the reads are an additional beauty. I love the table that was presented in this book about the "words we describe men and women" which was quite funny, brutally honest and also sadly reflects reality as well.
December 31, 2025
Patriyucky by Amruta Varshini is a sharp, thoughtful poetry collection that examines patriarchy as it exists in everyday life. Instead of presenting it as a distant social theory, the book brings it closer through moments, habits, conversations, and silences that many of us recognize instantly.
The poems are concise and impactful, using simplicity, irony, and quiet wit to make their point. What makes this collection stand out is its ability to provoke reflection without sounding preachy. The poet does not dictate conclusions but gently urges the reader to observe and question their own assumptions.
There is a fine balance between humor and seriousness. Some poems feel uncomfortably familiar, while others offer moments of clarity and pause. The language remains accessible, allowing the themes to resonate with a wide range of readers.
Patriyucky is best read slowly, letting each poem settle. It is a relevant, engaging, and reflective work that leaves a lasting impression long after the final page.
The poems are concise and impactful, using simplicity, irony, and quiet wit to make their point. What makes this collection stand out is its ability to provoke reflection without sounding preachy. The poet does not dictate conclusions but gently urges the reader to observe and question their own assumptions.
There is a fine balance between humor and seriousness. Some poems feel uncomfortably familiar, while others offer moments of clarity and pause. The language remains accessible, allowing the themes to resonate with a wide range of readers.
Patriyucky is best read slowly, letting each poem settle. It is a relevant, engaging, and reflective work that leaves a lasting impression long after the final page.
January 11, 2026
Patriyucky is a sharp, thought provoking read that confronts patriarchy not with anger alone, but with clarity, wit, and uncomfortable honesty. What makes this book stand out is how it exposes everyday sexism in ordinary conversations, traditions, and social expectations that many people accept without question. The writing feels direct and fearless, yet it never becomes preachy. Instead, it invites the reader to pause, reflect, and recognize patterns they may have overlooked in their own lives.
The author balances critique with insight, showing how patriarchal thinking affects not just women, but society as a whole. Realistic examples and relatable observations make the arguments feel grounded rather than theoretical. At times, the book is unsettling, but that discomfort is precisely its strength. It pushes readers to confront ingrained biases and rethink long held beliefs.
Patriyucky is not just a critique of a system, but a call for awareness and responsibility. It is an important read for anyone willing to question norms and engage in honest self reflection.
The author balances critique with insight, showing how patriarchal thinking affects not just women, but society as a whole. Realistic examples and relatable observations make the arguments feel grounded rather than theoretical. At times, the book is unsettling, but that discomfort is precisely its strength. It pushes readers to confront ingrained biases and rethink long held beliefs.
Patriyucky is not just a critique of a system, but a call for awareness and responsibility. It is an important read for anyone willing to question norms and engage in honest self reflection.
December 23, 2025
Have you ever heard of a book that comes with rules on how to read it? That itself made me curious about Patriyucky. And honestly, it’s not your regular poetry book at all. This book gave me a completely different reading experience. It’s not just poems printed on pages you’ll find explanations, illustrations, quizzes, history bits, and even QR codes that take you to related media. You can clearly see the effort, research, and thought the author has put into every single page. The poems talk about patriarchy in a sharp but relatable way, sometimes uncomfortable, sometimes eye-opening, but never boring. What I liked most is that the book doesn’t just tell you what patriarchy is it makes you pause and reflect on how deeply it exists around us and within us. By the end, you don’t feel like you’ve finished a book, you feel like you’ve gone through an experience. Calling this just a poetry book would honestly be unfair it’s much more than that.
December 27, 2025
This book is like a hammer to old rules of language, of gender, of how we’re supposed to behave and rebuilt them into something raw, real, and hard to ignore.
I like the way it plays with English. Lowercase for women, uppercase for men? That’s not a typo. That’s the whole point. It shows how even language is shaped by patriarchy — who gets power, who stays quiet, who’s seen and who’s erased.
This book is not meant to be gulped down in one go. It’s heavy. Emotional. Sometimes uncomfortable. So so read one poem at a time and let it sit in your head a bit then move to the next.
If you want poetry that’s safe and sweet, this isn’t it. It’s more like a wild mix of anger, pain, hope, sarcasm that all blended into poetry. If you’re looking for a poetry book that feels alive, questions rules, breaks language, and speaks about real things like love, pain, and freedom: this one is for you.
I like the way it plays with English. Lowercase for women, uppercase for men? That’s not a typo. That’s the whole point. It shows how even language is shaped by patriarchy — who gets power, who stays quiet, who’s seen and who’s erased.
This book is not meant to be gulped down in one go. It’s heavy. Emotional. Sometimes uncomfortable. So so read one poem at a time and let it sit in your head a bit then move to the next.
If you want poetry that’s safe and sweet, this isn’t it. It’s more like a wild mix of anger, pain, hope, sarcasm that all blended into poetry. If you’re looking for a poetry book that feels alive, questions rules, breaks language, and speaks about real things like love, pain, and freedom: this one is for you.
January 1, 2026
Patriyucky is one of those rare books that makes you pause and think, “This is exactly how it feels.” The way the author captures the struggles of a married woman in India is raw, honest, and emotionally powerful. Each episode in the Wed Locks series unfolds like real-life moments that many women silently live through every day.
What stood out to me most was how effortlessly I could relate to the situations, emotions, and conflicts. The book doesn’t exaggerate or dramatize—it simply tells the truth. From societal expectations to emotional compromises, the narrative reflects realities that are often ignored or brushed aside.
This book made me feel seen and understood. I would strongly recommend Patriyucky to anyone who wants to understand the inner world of married women in our society—especially those who believe marriage is always simple or fair. A brave, thoughtful, and much-needed voice.
What stood out to me most was how effortlessly I could relate to the situations, emotions, and conflicts. The book doesn’t exaggerate or dramatize—it simply tells the truth. From societal expectations to emotional compromises, the narrative reflects realities that are often ignored or brushed aside.
This book made me feel seen and understood. I would strongly recommend Patriyucky to anyone who wants to understand the inner world of married women in our society—especially those who believe marriage is always simple or fair. A brave, thoughtful, and much-needed voice.
December 21, 2025
Small—just a few hundred pages—but masterfully crafted, this book invites readers to reflect on patriarchy, a force deeply woven into the fabric of our lives.
It traces a journey from patriarchy to “patri-yucky,” exposing it as a pervasive toxin that quietly seeps into social structures, shapes individual consciousness, and even pollutes the very air we breathe. Through a creative blend of poems, stories, riddles, illustrations, and thought-provoking questions, the text challenges readers to confront, interrogate, reflect upon, and unlearn what has long been taken for granted.
At its heart is the author’s vision for a radical dismantling of entrenched norms—imagining a future where patriarchal facades crumble and a long-overdue shift from patriarchy to patri-yucky finally takes place.
It traces a journey from patriarchy to “patri-yucky,” exposing it as a pervasive toxin that quietly seeps into social structures, shapes individual consciousness, and even pollutes the very air we breathe. Through a creative blend of poems, stories, riddles, illustrations, and thought-provoking questions, the text challenges readers to confront, interrogate, reflect upon, and unlearn what has long been taken for granted.
At its heart is the author’s vision for a radical dismantling of entrenched norms—imagining a future where patriarchal facades crumble and a long-overdue shift from patriarchy to patri-yucky finally takes place.
December 24, 2025
This book is short yet powerful and shows how deeply ingrained patriarchy is in everyday life.
Through poems, thoughts, and creative suggestions, the author forces you to stop and question the things we often take for granted without thinking.
The book stands out for it's bold honesty and creative way of addressing patriarchy.
Despite being brief, it has a strong emotional and reflective impact, forcing readers to question everyday norms and mindsets.
The writing is honest, courageous, and thought-provoking, making the book feel like an experience rather than a story.
Its unique format keeps it interesting, but some people may find it uncomfortable and that's what makes it effective and impactful.
Overall, it's an easy read but leaves a lasting impression.
Through poems, thoughts, and creative suggestions, the author forces you to stop and question the things we often take for granted without thinking.
The book stands out for it's bold honesty and creative way of addressing patriarchy.
Despite being brief, it has a strong emotional and reflective impact, forcing readers to question everyday norms and mindsets.
The writing is honest, courageous, and thought-provoking, making the book feel like an experience rather than a story.
Its unique format keeps it interesting, but some people may find it uncomfortable and that's what makes it effective and impactful.
Overall, it's an easy read but leaves a lasting impression.
December 28, 2025
Patriyucky emphatically embodies a line from a tongue-in-cheek poetic quiz inside this book.
The title is a question itself for all of us and story which showcases it. Words used in the book are meaningful and understandable.
In and all in still in awe of this book. I felt this book at each and every stage of its. This book is not just poetry; A beautiful collection of poems in an effortless it’s an immersive exploration.
Each poem is treated as a case study, paired with in-depth analysis, thought-provoking guides, and interactive quizzes designed to engage and challenge the reader.
The go-to book for every mood, occasion, or moment of life. It has a poem to suit you as the poets share their masterpieces in a beautiful way.
The title is a question itself for all of us and story which showcases it. Words used in the book are meaningful and understandable.
In and all in still in awe of this book. I felt this book at each and every stage of its. This book is not just poetry; A beautiful collection of poems in an effortless it’s an immersive exploration.
Each poem is treated as a case study, paired with in-depth analysis, thought-provoking guides, and interactive quizzes designed to engage and challenge the reader.
The go-to book for every mood, occasion, or moment of life. It has a poem to suit you as the poets share their masterpieces in a beautiful way.
December 23, 2025
Partriyucky - Thoughts that resonates with the heart
I especially liked the poem titled " Yes,I will; But Will I?". It implies that I hate patriarchy but poses the question " Will I make my son undergo the change for a better society or will I be selfish in wanting what's better for my son". This book has so many thought provoking questions which we brush off in everyday's life. Illustrations adds so much value in establishing author's expression.
A must read.
I especially liked the poem titled " Yes,I will; But Will I?". It implies that I hate patriarchy but poses the question " Will I make my son undergo the change for a better society or will I be selfish in wanting what's better for my son". This book has so many thought provoking questions which we brush off in everyday's life. Illustrations adds so much value in establishing author's expression.
A must read.
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