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Teething
A story told in verse, Teething begins when Kochu, a young boy in Kerala, is caught kissing the neighbour's son. All hell breaks loose, ending in Kochu taking his own life.
Years after the scandal, after discovering his suicide note, his oldest sister, Achu, sets out to uncover the mysteries of their dysfunctional family by putting pieces of their past back together. Along the way, she discovers things she never noticed - their mother's brokenness and obsession with the church, their father's disturbing secrecy inside the bedroom, and, of course, their own individual traumas that stopped time altogether. Soon, Achu realizes that none of them will ever truly grow up until they live their lives all over again, from the very beginning.
Years after the scandal, after discovering his suicide note, his oldest sister, Achu, sets out to uncover the mysteries of their dysfunctional family by putting pieces of their past back together. Along the way, she discovers things she never noticed - their mother's brokenness and obsession with the church, their father's disturbing secrecy inside the bedroom, and, of course, their own individual traumas that stopped time altogether. Soon, Achu realizes that none of them will ever truly grow up until they live their lives all over again, from the very beginning.
- GenresPoetry
83 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 20, 2021
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December 7, 2025
A quick 71-pager that I finished in less than an hour, yet it lingered in my thoughts for much longer.
I discovered Megha Rao seven years ago when I watched her recite “I’m in Love with This World” on YouTube. Her voice was soothing and magnetic, and I soon found myself exploring more of her work. Later came “Music to Flame Lilies,” a mystical novella that showcased her gift for vivid imagery and emotional storytelling.
Teething is a haunting exploration of trauma, violence, and generational pain. It blends poetry and prose seamlessly, tracing the evolution of the author’s life through fragments of memory and emotion. Megha juxtaposes tenderness with brutality, crafting an unflinching yet beautiful portrayal of her relationships with her siblings and mother.
It’s unsettling, deeply emotional, and utterly captivating.
I discovered Megha Rao seven years ago when I watched her recite “I’m in Love with This World” on YouTube. Her voice was soothing and magnetic, and I soon found myself exploring more of her work. Later came “Music to Flame Lilies,” a mystical novella that showcased her gift for vivid imagery and emotional storytelling.
Teething is a haunting exploration of trauma, violence, and generational pain. It blends poetry and prose seamlessly, tracing the evolution of the author’s life through fragments of memory and emotion. Megha juxtaposes tenderness with brutality, crafting an unflinching yet beautiful portrayal of her relationships with her siblings and mother.
It’s unsettling, deeply emotional, and utterly captivating.
July 4, 2025
3/5
A little disappointed because the verses in this book do not actually form a coherent story, but they are still witty, gut-wrenching, and honest nonetheless.
A little disappointed because the verses in this book do not actually form a coherent story, but they are still witty, gut-wrenching, and honest nonetheless.
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