Saalabhanjika by Kuppili Padma is a collection of 11 stories which had appeared in various magazines over the period of 1997 to 2001. All the stories portray women - strong and independent, even as they jostle against the circumstances. Loved the writing style. "Athani Kalalu", the first story in the collection, seemed abstract and poetic. It describes the desperation of a woman to seek divorce from her husband. The title story "Saalabhanjika" is about the life of 'escorts'. Other stories too are set in varied backdrops, dealing with the usual aspects such as love, family, marriage, betrayal, and sex.
Each story is different in its own and still has a connecting thread to the rest of the collection. "Saalabhanjika" is a gratifying read.
Each story is different in its own and still has a connecting thread to the rest of the collection. "Saalabhanjika" is a gratifying read.
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