Book Review - Voices of the Silent Creek by Vikkas Arun Pareek

Synopsis –
Shanti is married in a prominent family but her life will never be the same for a life thrusted on her for honor of the family. She accepts her life but will she let the same fate unfold for her younger sister?
Bhano discovers the horrors of her sister’s life. Will she be able to bring justice to her sister’s life and her sacrifices?
Arti finds herself strangled with choices. Will she risk her life and her family’s life to help Bhano get justice or leave her helpless?
The story set in rural India takes us through unimaginable yet common atrocities which a woman faces in today’s society. Will they fail to survive? Will they emerge stronger battling the troubles?
About the story –
This story revolves around Shanti, who faces many tortures in her in – law’s house. Her father – in – law, who happens to be a Sarpanch of the village, uses his powers and abuse the women of his house, physically and mentally while their husbands remain mum.
And then comes Bhano, sister of Shanti, in limelight and faces same kind of treatment but decides to fight against the evil.
Arti helps Bhano in whatever way she can and because of that, her family comes at stake.
Will they be able to teach those morons a lesson? Read and find out.
My verdict –
I don’t have words to describe my state of mind while reading this book. This book kept me hooked till the end. I finished this book in one go without evening budging from my place. Author has done a brilliant job. This is a kind of story, which remains in your head for a long time. Author has narrated the dark and horrible side of our country. Kudos for that!
No matter how much we preach for women empowerment, there are still some places where women are being treated as furniture but human. I would not be bragging if I say that this story is disturbing and has the power of shaking your soul.
Although, there are some drawbacks in editing and the way the story has been presented is not amazing as well. It could have been better. But then emotions overpower all these things. Thanks to the author for this book.
Ratings – 3.5/5

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