Literature is all about bringing the different sides of the society into the limelight. Whether it is the dark side or the good, it's kind of the responsibility of authors to give faithful portrayals of the society and times they live in. Deepak Yadav has done this job faithfully in his "Daughters of the Brothel". As disturbing as the title sounds, the author has unabashedly presented the stark realitiy and has done it so objectively that the reader can't help but appreciate the hardwork and dedication of the author behind his project.
The authors brings forward different stories of the women of the brothel and also the hijras (eunuchs) in the streets. He brings forward their stories from their perspectives and gives words to what they feel. Everyone knows the story from the morality point of view but no one knows how those feel who are actually a part of it. The author visits the red light area and goes and talks to women to get first hand accounts.
For all those who want to know the darker side of the society we live in closely, this book is a must read. However, it would be better if only grown up adults would read it with a broader frame of mind.
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