French Lover- by Taslima Nasrin

I wonder why majority of the books with Women characters portray sorrow, anguish and anxiety. Its not true that the women are always sad. Rather they can be a source of happiness to men, when around. But after reading a few books with woman as the main character, I conclude that women are great in themselves. They keep their sufferings and problems to themselves. They look for answers within. They do not always share their problems with the other sex, because men are not always sensitive to women’s thoughts and desires. Though, at face she portrays strength, but she does feel sad and lonely in the Man’s World………

In my above lines, I have described the crux of the story- French Lover by Taslima Nasrin(of Lajja fame). Here again is a story of a Bengali poor, scheduled caste, educated damsel who marries a man much older in Paris. Nila after marriage to the middle aged Kishan Lal, cannot accept the fact that she is there to fulfill his needs of the house and bed. There’s another story of a woman wanting more out of life. Leaving his house for greener pastures of life, Nila encounters several problems and situations which show her different facets of life. From developing relationship with a woman, than a French married man, to living on her own, she feels that insecurity all the time. After returning back to India, experiencing death in the family, and then being asked to return back to Paris, the Author has beautifully described the thoughts and emotions of Nila.

And finally, what does Nila decide for herself…..? This is one question which’l be best answered if you read this famous book by the still famous Author.

Like I once told a very famous painter who paints females in different situations, I would also request these authors to try and pen their next story on females with happiness around…. Or is it really an impossible task?
Will some one answer my question, please?