Book Review : Bhumi by Tina Sequeira

Title: Bhumi

Author: Tina Sequeira

Genre: Short Story Collection

‘Bhumi’ is an ode to womanhood where you will see real women come alive unlike their stereotypical counterparts on celluloid. Read at leisure and pick any chapter as each is a complete story.

‘Bhumi’ is an interesting collection of 26 short stories which bring out the various aspects or situations of womanhood. Each story stands out as each one narrates a story that brings along a dose of positivity or a feeling of warmth or may cause a tiny tear trickle down your face. Though this is a women-centric book, the fact that the first story in this book has a male protagonist makes you think. This story “Amma” gives a wonderful start to the book.

The stories address various issues that women face in the present day society. The book highlights the fact that though we have progressed as a society, the way the society looks at women still needs improvement. Since the stories narrate the everyday issues that a woman faces, the stories are relatable. The stories deal with issues like body shaming, divorce and the like. Tina’s narration adds a sense of magic to the stories. There are certain stories that bring along a sense of hope and give out the message that women are strong enough to deal with all the problems that they face. A few stories bring out the intricacies of various relationships beautifully.

I loved the simplistic yet effective way the author narrates the stories. There’s something in it for every woman as well as a man.  One more aspect of the book that I really loved was the cover of this book. The cover is a beautiful one and has an aura of elegance to it. If you love reading short stories especially the ones that warm the heart, then this book is a must for you.

The book was published as a part of the Blogchatter Ebook Carnival and is available for free download here. Go get your copy now!

4/5