Literature and the forms of writing have been developed mainly by the male folk and the portrayal of women been has also come from the pen of male writers. But some situations and predicaments can only be understood and described by women themselves. One of the finest examples in this regard is Haritha Sivakumar’s novel, “Mokshaa”.
Both the title and the cover of the book keep the readers in suspense and they can hardly even guess what the book could be about. This is one of the first factors that catches the attention of the readers and they are able to think of the plot only when they read the subtitle.
Even then, as they begin the story, the prologue only serves to highten their interest and make them wonder as to what would be the events that would follow further. As the story develops further, the readers get to learn and understand the issues of a woman from the point of view of a woman and written by a woman too. Sivakumar develops the powerful character of Mokshaa who not only becomes an instant favourite among the readers but her impact is such that the readers start seeing things the way she sees and also understand her viewpoint closely. The author keeps the development of the plot at a fine pace and the readers engaged throughout without letting them lose track even for a single moment.
Sivakumar’s writing on women and the issue of prenatal depression is something that can keep “Mokshaa” in the canon on Indian literary writing. The readers who want to read somepowerful content which could make them think should try reading “Mokshaa” for not just its fineness of plot and characters but also for the issues that the author has discussed.
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