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Pub Date
Jan 09 2016
| Archive Date
Feb 01 2019
Sindhu S. | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
MEANTIME GIRL is a gripping story with deep psychological undertones. A feminist fable, it explores with insight and literary nuances a woman's right to choose her own path on the road to sexuality solely on the strength of her own wishes and desires and beyond the pressures or compulsions of family, friends or society.
The protagonist Anjali, a journalist and researcher, enters into a relationship with a married friend, Siddharth or Sid, knowing he is married already. Her conscience is clear and she is also clear that he cannot marry her.
But during her stay in the hill station of Shimla in the Himalayas for a research project, when Sid often visits her from Delhi, aspects of Sid's past get exposed putting Anjali in a quandary. As the narrative progresses, what emerges is a tale of the new-age woman who does not want to be controlled by a man and seeks and wins sexual freedom on her own terms. This very readable work is punctuated by dialogue laced with wit and humour but with an undercurrent of pathos. And the landscape of Simla mountains makes for an excellent backdrop to this love story.
MEANTIME GIRL is a gripping story with deep psychological undertones. A feminist fable, it explores with insight and literary nuances a woman's right to choose her own path on the road to sexuality...
MEANTIME GIRL is a gripping story with deep psychological undertones. A feminist fable, it explores with insight and literary nuances a woman's right to choose her own path on the road to sexuality solely on the strength of her own wishes and desires and beyond the pressures or compulsions of family, friends or society.
The protagonist Anjali, a journalist and researcher, enters into a relationship with a married friend, Siddharth or Sid, knowing he is married already. Her conscience is clear and she is also clear that he cannot marry her.
But during her stay in the hill station of Shimla in the Himalayas for a research project, when Sid often visits her from Delhi, aspects of Sid's past get exposed putting Anjali in a quandary. As the narrative progresses, what emerges is a tale of the new-age woman who does not want to be controlled by a man and seeks and wins sexual freedom on her own terms. This very readable work is punctuated by dialogue laced with wit and humour but with an undercurrent of pathos. And the landscape of Simla mountains makes for an excellent backdrop to this love story.
A novella written with such feeling. A young woman enchanted with the relationship she has with a married man. She is willing to give up everything, her friends, job, and even relocate to a new place. All of this for her lover whom only comes to see her when it is convenient for him. What is he willing to sacrifice for her? Will he happily give up everything as she did?
Very well written, entertaining. 5 Stars
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Meantime Girl by Sindhu S is a story about a young woman who thought she had her relationship all figured out. Until she learned that the relationship was not what she wanted in life. Anjali is a writer in India who has a relationship with a married man, Siddharth “Sid.” Despite her friends’ objections, she carries on their hidden love affair. She has convinced herself that she didn’t want a commitment, she wanted to be as sexually free as men were. As Anjali travels through India, writing her book and visiting various temples, she begins to grow increasingly aware that something is just not right. Will she be able to end her relationship with Sid? Will she continue the relationship, knowing she will always be the meantime girl?
Meantime Girl is an interesting story. A story about love and modern relationships. A story about the confusion and turmoil over a relationship that should not be. A story of a man who seduces a woman into the thrill of a secret relationship. I loved Anjali as she is a strong, independent and modern woman who thought she wanted a no-strings attached relationship until she realizes that there is a pattern of behavior she wasn’t aware of. I recommend Meantime Girl as a modern love story with a twist.
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A novella written with such feeling. A young woman enchanted with the relationship she has with a married man. She is willing to give up everything, her friends, job, and even relocate to a new place. All of this for her lover whom only comes to see her when it is convenient for him. What is he willing to sacrifice for her? Will he happily give up everything as she did?
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Meantime Girl by Sindhu S is a story about a young woman who thought she had her relationship all figured out. Until she learned that the relationship was not what she wanted in life. Anjali is a writer in India who has a relationship with a married man, Siddharth “Sid.” Despite her friends’ objections, she carries on their hidden love affair. She has convinced herself that she didn’t want a commitment, she wanted to be as sexually free as men were. As Anjali travels through India, writing her book and visiting various temples, she begins to grow increasingly aware that something is just not right. Will she be able to end her relationship with Sid? Will she continue the relationship, knowing she will always be the meantime girl?
Meantime Girl is an interesting story. A story about love and modern relationships. A story about the confusion and turmoil over a relationship that should not be. A story of a man who seduces a woman into the thrill of a secret relationship. I loved Anjali as she is a strong, independent and modern woman who thought she wanted a no-strings attached relationship until she realizes that there is a pattern of behavior she wasn’t aware of. I recommend Meantime Girl as a modern love story with a twist.
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