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Introspection
A woman looks back at her life and the roles she has played: daughter, wife, mother, friend.
She, eventually, discovers that her identity lies in herself and not in the roles she has played at different stages in her life... and that meaningful friendships and thoughtful choices can make an ordinary life extraordinarily wonderful.
She, eventually, discovers that her identity lies in herself and not in the roles she has played at different stages in her life... and that meaningful friendships and thoughtful choices can make an ordinary life extraordinarily wonderful.
41 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 5, 2022
About the author
Sandhya Joseph
6 books6 followersSandhya Joseph is an author who writes across various genres. Prose fiction is her preferred mode of artistic expression. Her works tend to explore the myriad and fascinating shades of emotional nuances within human relationships.
Rather than just pursuing hot and titillating scenarios, she instead creates stories with depth, and her books invite us to travel with her protagonists as they experience moments that are profound or life-altering.
Her debut work is a novella titled 'The Shadows' and it is about a young woman feeling trapped (within her home) by a mysterious shadow being. Her second book 'The Love Affair' explores themes like falling in love and surviving infidelity. She is currently working on her third book 'Introspection' which explores the concept of self-identity. A fourth book which is a paranormal fantasy is also "in the works."
Rather than just pursuing hot and titillating scenarios, she instead creates stories with depth, and her books invite us to travel with her protagonists as they experience moments that are profound or life-altering.
Her debut work is a novella titled 'The Shadows' and it is about a young woman feeling trapped (within her home) by a mysterious shadow being. Her second book 'The Love Affair' explores themes like falling in love and surviving infidelity. She is currently working on her third book 'Introspection' which explores the concept of self-identity. A fourth book which is a paranormal fantasy is also "in the works."
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June 10, 2024
I received this novella for free from the author in exchange for a honest review.
I think this is the first book I've read written in the form of a dramatic monologue, and I think I love it! I felt it suited the plot a lot; it felt like sitting down and listening to your grandma tell the story of her life. The narrator, Nirupama, is quite interesting and makes us question a lot of things on the way. As an Indian, I would say that this book surely explores older, stereotypical way of life for Indian girls, according to the story of my grandmothers as well. It sure is real but I can't say relatable my parents haven't taught me these stereotypical things (but I'm sure many out there can relate to this short but inspiring novella)
"I couldn't help feeling that the girl in there was dressed in a costume and she was to enact a part in a play. A play she didn't write or direct."
Unlike MANY other novellas, I like how I got the satisfaction at the end. Like usually the plot feels incomplete or rushed, but in this book, we get the message without the plot being rushed. It's just so surprising how well the author, Sandhya managed to fit the entire life of a character in just 41 pages. I loved how well Nirupama is written and how she breaks the cycle of generational stereotypes. This book is truly inspirational and brings to light these issues Indian women used to face, and still face in some places and cultures.
CHETAN BHAGAT, TAKE NOTES FROM THIS BOOK, IT LITERALLY MANAGED TO ACHIEVE WHAT YOU WERE TRYING TO ACHIEVE IN ONE INDIAN GIRL IN LESS THAN EVEN 3/4 OF YOUR BOOK!
"With everyone gone, I found myself alone... alone in this house where I had played so many parts - that of a daughter-in-law, a neglected wife, a housekeeper, a mother... and finally rhe part of a widow. With everyone gone, left alone with myself, there was no role to play..."
In short, this was a great, short read. I loved how the author captured her thoughts about these stereotypes and thank you so much for the ARC Sandhya! Would recommend if you are looking for a novella that gives you something to think about...
I think this is the first book I've read written in the form of a dramatic monologue, and I think I love it! I felt it suited the plot a lot; it felt like sitting down and listening to your grandma tell the story of her life. The narrator, Nirupama, is quite interesting and makes us question a lot of things on the way. As an Indian, I would say that this book surely explores older, stereotypical way of life for Indian girls, according to the story of my grandmothers as well. It sure is real but I can't say relatable my parents haven't taught me these stereotypical things (but I'm sure many out there can relate to this short but inspiring novella)
"I couldn't help feeling that the girl in there was dressed in a costume and she was to enact a part in a play. A play she didn't write or direct."
Unlike MANY other novellas, I like how I got the satisfaction at the end. Like usually the plot feels incomplete or rushed, but in this book, we get the message without the plot being rushed. It's just so surprising how well the author, Sandhya managed to fit the entire life of a character in just 41 pages. I loved how well Nirupama is written and how she breaks the cycle of generational stereotypes. This book is truly inspirational and brings to light these issues Indian women used to face, and still face in some places and cultures.
"With everyone gone, I found myself alone... alone in this house where I had played so many parts - that of a daughter-in-law, a neglected wife, a housekeeper, a mother... and finally rhe part of a widow. With everyone gone, left alone with myself, there was no role to play..."
In short, this was a great, short read. I loved how the author captured her thoughts about these stereotypes and thank you so much for the ARC Sandhya! Would recommend if you are looking for a novella that gives you something to think about...
July 10, 2023
Written as a dramatic monologue, it was a success. I felt it was more like the stream of consciousness and loved the story telling method. The main character is very interesting and she makes us question so many things.
April 30, 2022
The writting style of this novella is Dramatic monologue and in my opinion it worked best with the essence of the story and I couldn't agree more with it.We Humans have more to tell than we actually do. I believe that we all have our own inner world, thoughts and sufferings and the lead Nirupama is not an exception. This story is about an old independent lady who was once a mare housewife, whose husband was not passionate about her all he cared about was her body not her soul. This story potrait the modern changes against the old values of Indian society. I've found the story very inspiring. Age isn't a matter every women has her individuality, power to be independent. Arranged marriage and how it influenced our society and women's life, the pain of a house wife and the modern society, the changes, empowered women all these came to life in this novella where Nirupama is telling her friend about her life recalling the memories of her school life,her marriage to becoming a independent woman. In relationship people wants warmth, love but Nirupama was lonely. The untold, unheard sufferings of a middle class housewife and a daily dilli life of a middle class bengali family which I enjoyed a lot as a middle class bengali myself.
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