Poison of Love - Softcover

Meera, K R

3.74

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 0143442724 ISBN 13: 9780143442721

Publisher: India Penguin, 2018

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'An intense, dramatic novel written in spare, well-crafted prose . . . A deep, dark tale' The Hindu When Tulsi first meets Madhav, she is irrevocably drawn to his chiselled good looks and charm. Although wary of his many dalliances and the string of broken hearts left in his wake, she is surprised by the intense desire that Madhav arouses in her. And before long, she forsakes her family, her prospective career, her fianc�-all for the love of this inscrutable man. But love can be like poison. Years later, Tulsi escapes to the ancient city of Vrindavan, seeking redemption amidst the cries and prayers of its anguished widows. However, when her past catches up with her, old wounds resurface with dramatic consequences.

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About the Author:

K.R. Meera is a multi-award-winning writer and journalist. She has published short stories, novels and essays and has won some of the most prestigious literary prizes including the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award, the Vayalar Award and the Odakkuzhal Award. Most recently, she won the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award for Aarachar, widely hailed as a contemporary classic and published by Penguin Books India as Hangwoman. She lives in Kottayam with her husband Dileep and daughter Shruthi.

Review:

It is the story of Tulsi , an IIT student, who falls in love with Madhav , a media journalist. Madhav has a different perspective of love. He had many girlfriends before his marriage. He believes it is his duty to sow love to women who are deprived of love from their fathers , husbands and families. Anyone who reads the book will feel hatred towards Madhav because his character is well portrayed, which makes us feel angry. The story is about Tulsi and how her unconditional love for Madhav destroys her .This is an incredible story that stirs your mind and makes you rethink what you know about love. It shows a different shade of love rarely found in novels . The non illusional side of love . A must read for every woman out there. The book contains great philosophical quotes , one of my favourite being "Love is like milk ,with the passage of time, it sours , splits and becomes poison." The book is beautiful, amazing and absolutely awesome. --By Haritha_dh on 12 February 2018

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