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| Title | : | Custody |
| Author | : | Manju Kapur |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 418 pages |
| Published | : | March 1st 2011 by Faber & Faber (first published 2010) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Asian Literature. Indian Literature. Cultural. India |
Manju Kapur
Paperback | Pages: 418 pages Rating: 3.74 | 1152 Users | 81 Reviews
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Protagonists: Shagun, the initially bored & later rather over-active wife; Raman, the hard-working corporate slave; Ashok, the ambitious boss and Ishita, the divorcee.Set in the 90’s in Delhi, the story revolves around Raman & Shagun and their pursuit for seeking love and companionship. Married for over a decade; Shagun comes to terms with her suffocation and unexciting married life in the arms of her husband’s boss Ashok. Raman, the hard-working and rather unobservant husband realizes his wife’s infidelity when irreparable damage was done.
And then the quest of seeking divorce begins. However, the twist in the tale occurs when the divorce is granted and custody of minor children needs to be settled. The mother; filled with new-found love and the want to marry the love of her life quickly agrees for part-custody of the children. Shifted from one house to another like pieces of furniture; their two children began their early life in turbulence. The defiant son is soon sent to boarding soon while the much younger daughter tries settles in with her father.
In parallel, unravels the life of young Ishita born to typical middle-class East Delhi residing parents whose sole aim in life is to get their only child settled in matrimony. Love soon finds its way in Ishita’s life in the form of an arranged marriage making her postpone her higher studies plans. As expected, the demands for a grandchild mount upon the young couple. Endless doctor visits, medical tests and taunt from relatives shatters Ishita’s confidence and shakes the foundation of her marriage. An ‘amicable’ divorce brings Ishita back to her maternal home with a suitcase full of her marriage transactions.
Two parallel lives of divorcees are brought together with Raman’s younger daughter seeking a mother in Ishita. Fight for maternal love and jealousy surges in Ishita who cannot bear to part with her daughter and soon finds them fighting for full custody of the children.
Manju Kapur’s ‘Custody’ is a sure-shot page turner that will make you yearn to read more. Each character is weaved so brilliantly that you will have empathy towards each of them. Dealing with sensitive issues of infidelity and infertility, Manju Kapur artfully tackles the matter with her skillful writing.
Custody
Mention Books Toward Custody
| Original Title: | Custody: A Novel |
| ISBN: | 0571274021 (ISBN13: 9780571274024) |
| Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 3.74 From 1152 Users | 81 ReviewsAppraise Containing Books Custody
This book, as the name suggests is all about Custody of children caused due to irrational decisions made by parents and more. But what can they do? They are humans too. Custody is a journey that delves into the lives of those involved. Story of a Harvard winning over IIM. The change which is inevitable, the change which is constant; of feelings, emotions, relationships and persons. The writer has efficiently narrated the turmoil that goes on not only in our surroundings but also within us, howProtagonists: Shagun, the initially bored & later rather over-active wife; Raman, the hard-working corporate slave; Ashok, the ambitious boss and Ishita, the divorcee. Set in the 90s in Delhi, the story revolves around Raman & Shagun and their pursuit for seeking love and companionship. Married for over a decade; Shagun comes to terms with her suffocation and unexciting married life in the arms of her husbands boss Ashok. Raman, the hard-working and rather unobservant husband realizes
In India approximately 11 marriages in every 1000 end in divorce. At a shade over 1%, this is one of the lowest rates in the world. I decided not to look up the statistics on how many wives die suddenly from unexplained accidents in the home as a result of dowry disputes as thats another issue entirely. Lets just say that when things go bad, a trip to the lawyers isnt always the outcome.In Manju Kapurs novel 'Custody' she addresses the complex issues of Indian divorce. Its not her first time
Curiosity got the best of me when I decided to pick up this one. Sometimes books become the reason you watch a particular show/movie the other way around also holds true; precisely what made me wanna give this one a shot. Being a fan of the show inspired by this book I was excited and looking forward to this one and hence had decided to pick it up at leisure only for my expectations to go kaput. This one was clearly not for me as I couldn't connect to any of the characters otherwise familiar to
As I really enjoyed Home by Manju Kapur I was really looking forward to reading this novel and I certainly wasnt disappointed.Raman feels blessed with a very beautiful wife, Shagan, but that doesnt stop him spending most of his time working and travelling. Then Ashok, Ramans dynamic new boss, meets Shagan and decides he must have her as his wife, whatever the consequences. As Shagan and Raman both forge relationships with new partners, they find it impossible to reach agreement about the custody
Once upon a time, Raman Kaushik was a very happy man with his wife Shagun and kids Arjun and Roohi. Good job in MNC with handsome salary, very happy married life, two adorable kids everything was there. At that time, even Raman didnt know what else is needed to become more happy. But you never know when everything will go so wrong. Now he is a divorcee who is struggling to get the custody of his children. When his wife Shagun Sabbarwal left him for his boss Ashok Khanna, his life became
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