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A review by susanj13
Indira by Devapriya Roy
5.0
So, I know that Indira Gandhi is not quite the most popular politician anymore (for very valid reasons) but one absolutely cannot deny the massive influence and charm she held over young and newly independent India of the 60s and 70s. I am sure we all know more than one lady born in those times who were named Indira or Priya or Priyadarshini. And that is exactly what this book is about.
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A short graphic novel about the story of young Indira, a schoolgirl in Delhi who tries to unearth the "oral history" behind her name which forms a backdrop for an illustrative biography of the late Prime Minister. The narrative is simple, beautifully written and the illustrations evocative and excellent. Important to note that Mrs. G is not really unnecessarily glorified at any point in the book, it is just a depiction of the strong willed woman that she was and how she handled her crises. This one is a real treat to read, for children and adults both, no matter what your political leaning.
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A short graphic novel about the story of young Indira, a schoolgirl in Delhi who tries to unearth the "oral history" behind her name which forms a backdrop for an illustrative biography of the late Prime Minister. The narrative is simple, beautifully written and the illustrations evocative and excellent. Important to note that Mrs. G is not really unnecessarily glorified at any point in the book, it is just a depiction of the strong willed woman that she was and how she handled her crises. This one is a real treat to read, for children and adults both, no matter what your political leaning.