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I usually do not read fiction but since this book is related to my interest in the status of women in Indian society, I decided to give it a try. It thoroughly fulfilled my reason for buying this book. It is written in easy to follow language and yet brings out the experiences and emotions of the characters. This book is based on social and cultural issues in the early years of the 20th century in India. Any person who wants to be educated about the status of women in Indian society should read this book. Her writing reminded me of eminent Odia writers such as the late Kanhu Charan Mohanty and other eminent Odia language writers. I look forward to reading more of her books in the future.


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This book... was simply wow. I didn't think I was going to love this book this much! But I could relate to so much which made this book a great read!

The story deals about the free-spirited girl named Renuka and her journey from a teenage freedom fighter to womanhood where she experiences the various spices of life. We come to know about the British Raj, struggles of India's independence, the Hindu-Muslim riot and the partition of Bengal which were cleverly interwoven with the main storyline.

I fell in love with the story and I absolutely loved the main protagonist Renuka. The story starts at the time before India has gained its Independence, Renuka is just a teenage girl fighting to contribute as much as she can towards the freedom of India. This book highlighted the male dominated patriarchal society at its extreme which still somewhat prevents in India. It was so appropriately depicted and also the zamindari system and its injustices were highlighted as well.

Renuka is a not a person devoid of flaws but she is an idealistic woman with whom I could relate so much because of the values she believed in. I loved how she handled everythinh maturely or tried her best to do so. The plot was interwoven with the curse of an ill-fated girl named Damini which was handled realistically and were depicted really well. Shashank, Renuka's husband was a really great guy, he was loving and caring and stood by his wife no matter what. He played an important part in her life, and he provided her the courage that she needed to go on without faltering. All the various other characters and episodes played an equally important part in this story.

Overall, The Curse of Damini was a great read! The plot kept me hooked from the very beginning and I loved the characters. So many important parts of India's history was highlighted and I loved reading about them. I also loved the fact that there was a glossary at the end of the book which would be helpful for the people who doesn't know Bengali. The writing was smooth and easy to read, I didn't feel bored for even a second and the pace was even throughout the book. Overall, this was a pretty fantastic read that I enjoyed reading very much!

Recommend it?

Yes!
Don't try to seek equality between man and woman.

Simply because it does not exist!'

It's middle of the twentieth century.
Struggle for Independence in India is at its peak. People, old or young are either becoming civil servants or freedom fighters - 'krantikari', with only one ambition in their mind - To serve their Motherland.

Renuka Pal's story is not different from this.
Well educated, sharp, honest and fearless, 15 years old, is dreaming of freeing her country from outsider's paw.

Renuka, who wants to be a doctor to serve her country, is shattered that her dreams are not coming true anymore. She ends up marrying in a zamindaar's family.

Strict rules, mysterious talks and true to the core gossips spread in the neighborhood about the lineage of Zamindaar's are some of the major traits of this family and are not hidden to anyone.

Except Her.

She accepts her fate, that whatever it may come, she'll fight with it all.

The Curse that has bestowed upon her in-law's ancestors will not spare anyone who gets related to that family.

Generations by generations, Damini's curse will prevail.

But who is Damini?
Why is not anyone comfortable when Renuka asks to meet her mother-in-law?
Why everyone is hiding something or other?

Questions! Questions! Questions!

But Renuka is not to be stopped until she figures out the root cause of all the problems she has to face.
Will her curiosity not lead her to death?
Will she not get the destiny of an every day woman's life?

Remarks from her own mother, learning about the heinous acts by her in-laws' ancestors, watching the tragic story of every woman in her family.
Will she not get the same fate?
or
Will she survive it all, to write the story from a 'Survivor's Perspective' ?

The Curse of Damini is a supersonic attempt that supports the quote very well, that ALL CURSES ARE MEANT TO BE BROKEN.

Writing Historical-Mystery-Fiction is a Herculean task in itself and weaving it in a heartbreaking manner.

THAT moved me and so will it to anyone.
Note I know the writer at a personal level.

Review
I am an avid reader and women oriented literature has always fascinated me over the years. Having grown-up in a similar environment as this book describes, I could instantly relate to the characters and story from the first page itself. Debajani's narration is swift and she does justice to character and story development. For most part of the novel, you would want to know what happens next. That is a tremendous achievement considering it is just the beginning of her writing career.
I usually do not read fiction but since this book is related to my interest in the status of women in Indian society, I decided to give it a try. It thoroughly fulfilled my reason for buying this book. It is written in easy to follow language and yet brings out the experiences and emotions of the characters. This book is based on social and cultural issues in the early years of the 20th century in India. Any person who wants to be educated about the status of women in Indian society should read this book. Her writing reminded me of eminent Odia writers such as the late Kanhu Charan Mohanty and other eminent Odia language writers. I look forward to reading more of her books in the future.