Book review : Kintsugi By Anukrti Upadhyay
When you have it all, do you really have it all?
Kintsugi by Anukriti Upadhyay is a work of fiction.
The novel is a story about women, how they are defining their worlds and how men find it difficult to know and understand their way of defining the world.
The story revolves around it's three main characters - Haruko, Leela and Meena, the three women coming from entirely different background and going to different destinations yet tied together. What I love the most is the beauty and subtlety with which the author detailed the emotions and feelings that a woman goes through and what all she endures to get what she wants. A woman can be confused, can be ambitious but the society never readily accepts them or comfort them. The society includes the people who are close, too. An independent woman - the phrase is endearing but only a woman knows what it really means.
The language is simple. The author has a strong influence of Japan and it reflects in the writing. The descriptions are vivid and eerily calm...maybe that is how Japan is..I am intrigued to go there. Usually I skip the descriptions but Anukriti didn't let me.
A word of caution - The novel is not for everyone, it is written simply but is way too profound. In the middle section it does seem slow paced and gets a bit puzzling towards the end. I wont suggest this for people seeking romance or just the happy endings because it goes beyond that. Actually it is a practical book and talks about what happens around us and not the hypothetical ideal world. And I will definitely suggest people to read who are inclined towards art, everything about Jewels and Japan is how I look at this book and kind of liked it for these bits.
Overall, a book that provokes critical acclaim maybe...and hence not everyone's cup of tea. Besides when you see it that way, it is a good good book. It is something which will not just stir your emotions but your mind as well.
Ill rate it a 4.5/5.
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