Title- Ancient Promises
Author: Jaishree Misra
Publisher: Penguin Books
Genre: Fiction
Pages: 309
Ancient Promises by Jaishree Misra is an exploration into the mundane lives of women in a typical Kerala society. Set in the backdrop of early 90s its protagonist, Janu is the stereotypical half-generation North-Indian Malayali girl that tries to belong to two places while belonging never entirely to either. The book highlights differences in various societies, condemning the notions that run through their framework and make life difficult for an average Indian woman while never really sounding preachy.
Through its deliciously subtle but touching romance, Ancient Promises is the story of the average Indian girl who cannot hope to have her love fulfilled while striving to meet the demands of the society in hopes of the happily ever after.
Nirmala College Central Library Accession Number : 48357 ;
Call Number : 823 JAI-A
Location : Third Floor
Reviewed By Jomy Jose
