Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree

Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree

5/5

Seldom do you find books about mothers and daughters that celebrate the relationship instead of pick at the wound. Geetanjali Shree understands the beauty of mothers and daughters, we are after all mirrors of each other - 'the growing smaller mother' and 'the growing bigger daughter'.

Although there are several other characters (see: Rosie, Bade, Sid, KK) these two primarily run the plot. Maji has turned old, and ageing has somehow brought about in her youthful rebellion - one that her liberal daughter is more than happy to support and witness. Shree moved between mother and daughter, man and woman, India and Pakistan as though borders are simply a figment of the imagination and innocence is the tool to cross them.

'Anything worth doing, is worth transcending borders'

How I wish I'd read the original text in Hindi..