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A review by shourya2711
Indigo by Satyajit Ray
3.0
Ray explores the post-colonial setting from a rich cinematic eye that focuses on the intimate story instead of the grand epic. Through his polymathic wisdom, he provides an extremely tasteful understanding of the context. By suffusing the most ordinary incidents with the touch of the surreal, the work constantly challenges the imagination. While the stories are extremely well-written, the anthology at large suffers from bouts of insipid repetition. By drawing characters from similar age groups and societal settings nuanced by their internal struggle with their irrelevant convictions in the face of modernity, Ray diminishes versatility. As a result, we have caricatures with very similar essence and motivation making it extremely monotonous.
Interestingly, the entirety of the 21 stories is bereft of female characters, a choice that makes the reader wonder whether the stories capture the complete picture of society. Despite the monotony, the works remain absolutely magical, exposing the forward-thinking of an exceptional mind.
Interestingly, the entirety of the 21 stories is bereft of female characters, a choice that makes the reader wonder whether the stories capture the complete picture of society. Despite the monotony, the works remain absolutely magical, exposing the forward-thinking of an exceptional mind.