San Dra

Roy’s rich imagination and provocative story telling allures the reader to the magical landscape of Ayemenm, a small village in Kottayam district of Kerala. The Meenachil river also plays an integral role in the plot of the novel . The deep rooted misogyny and the cast hierarchy engraved in the heart of Kerala is brought to light through Roy’s unapologetic characters. Throughout the novel Roy talks about the “ love laws “ on who should be loved and how much. Which offers a rather intriguing introspection into the human psyche. Overall the book is a breath of fresh air, written in the form of a riddle, one which is going to reward the readers who possess the virtue of patience to stay till the last page.