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sbhatnag's review
3.0
The premise of the memoir was interesting, but poorly translated - jumping unpredictably from first to third person, and adding a sappy ending that was clearly not part of her original work in Bangla. More than anything, this story reminded me how most women in this world have struggled, first as daughters and then as wives, shouldering additional burden as teenage mothers.
pratiksha95's review
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
3.75
Amazing work- should be read by all who employ house helps. A unique (yet sadly shared by many) story added to our bookshelves. Important not only because of the substance of it but because it will hopefully make you a better, more grateful and empathetic human being. Also shows how determination and proper mentorship/ encouragement makes many things achievable.
Only issue was with the editing- use of mom and stepmom interchangeably + flitting between 1st and 3rd person narrative which created confusion. The deductions are solely for this. EDIT- I am returning to this review to deduct some more points because there was scope for better reflection- this isnt a very reflective work.
Only issue was with the editing- use of mom and stepmom interchangeably + flitting between 1st and 3rd person narrative which created confusion. The deductions are solely for this. EDIT- I am returning to this review to deduct some more points because there was scope for better reflection- this isnt a very reflective work.
all_over_the_place's review
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
4.5
This is the stroy of Baby Halder who was married off at 13 years of age. It is the story of her struggles, her life and how she found courage to leave the man who abused her and never cared for her. The language is very simplistic as it is a translation of her own bengali words.
The only problem I had was that at some points the narration shifted from her point of view to third person abruptly - even in the middle of a paragraph sometimes. That was jarring and questionable choice on part of the editor.
The only problem I had was that at some points the narration shifted from her point of view to third person abruptly - even in the middle of a paragraph sometimes. That was jarring and questionable choice on part of the editor.
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