On the surface reading of the title, “My Dearest Husband” by Shivam Jayant may seem to be a simple story where a wife is addressing the husband. But from the beginning itself, the readers know that the title is not a direct but an indirect addressing by the wife to her husband.
Jayant creates the narrative in which he makes the wife the mouthpiece and through her eyes he shows the status and position of women in the modern independent India. Although he keeps the background of Bihar but somewhere, the readers can agree that the story and instances presented in the text could be the story of any girl living anywhere. The issues that the author discusses are central to the lives of most of the women and making a woman his mouthpiece shows the character crafting skills of the author. At the same time, the author also shows his understanding of the female psychology over the years as she grows from a teenager to a woman.
The speaking of words through the form of a diary also speaks at length of the plight of speech of women. Rather than sharing with anyone in a vocal manner, the protagonist found it safer to keep her thoughts in written form.
Readers who are looking for a reading of a twisted and eye opening reality check can read “My Dearest Husband”. Short as it may be, it can be read by readers of all kinds.
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