Under The Mango Tree

• Book : Under The Mango Tree
• Author : Bina Pillai
• Publisher : Bigfoot Publications
• Genre : Fiction
• No: of pages : 221

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Hola bookworms! How about a story that is set in 1970’s, of a Nair girl, her dreams, love and family life?
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The author is an award-winning poet and author, who crusades for several social causes. She is also a popular librarian in BPCL housing society.
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The story is set in the 70s and 80s with the aroma of nostalgia for people who lived on those times. It revolves around the life ofDiya Nair, the main protagonist, who is born into a respectable Nair family with a strict mother, an understanding father and a caring sibling Maya. The first chapter narrates Diya’s wedding to Rajagopal, who is ten years elder to her, which is also the turning point in her life. She is in love with Aditya, but is forced against he wishes to marry a guy of her parents wish. Diya is exposed to an orthodox family, where they follow archaic customs alien to her. Despite these chaos, Diya tries in vain to adjust herself to this new life, winning his family over. She gives her all to their marriage, yet Rajagopal seems to always complain. They are blessed with two kids, yet Rajagopal continues to be erratic. Will Diya be able to change Rajagopal and find peace in he life? What happens when she unexpectedly meets Aditya in her hometown?
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” Where there is love, there is magic!”

The author has penned an authentic tale interspersed with true incidents and emotions. We travel across Cochin, Delhi, Tamil Nadu and Mumbai along with the chapters. I loved that there are many Keralite customs mentioned by the author with a glossary at the end.

Rating ⭐:
Title : 4/5
Cover : 5/5
Plot : 4/5
Narration: 4/5
Overall : 4️⃣.5️⃣/5️⃣
Age : 18years & above.