The Nambisan novels

Every time I spot a title by Kaveri Nambisan (brilliant surgeon-turned-author), I can't even begin to describe the spear of joy that thrills my reader's heart and piques my curiosity.

Kaveri Nambisan Novels: Authentic storytelling

Like another writer whom I adore, Anita Desai, Kaveri Nambisan also stays far from the publicity hounds, doing her own things in a simple way, not attending the glorious, overhyped publicity stunts that new Indian writers are so prone to doing, almost like a malaise, really. She really knows her stuff and doesnt care about any other frills.

Women in Kaveri Nambisan's Novels: Scent of Pepper, Mango Coloured Fish

When she wrote her novel 'On Wings of Butterflies', it clearly mirrored her experiences with women as a surgeon. The novel reflected the levels of exploitation that women face in the society, physically, mentally and psycologically. Women, no matter what their financial state is, are always pushed into a corner. It was this reality that helped the author to go forward with this novel.

In one of my favorite Nambisan novels, "Scent of Pepper" takes you on a truly interesting journey into the Coorg community, where the author (being from Coorg herself) mixes some real life stories that she had heard from her grandmother to the plot.

Another of my favorites is "Mango-coloured Fish" which is about a young girl who is unsure about marriage though she is already engaged. She keeps wondering whether she should go forward with the marriage and thinks deeply about the marriages of others whom she knows.

Check out this link and wait for her much talked about novel, "The Story that must not be told. "

http://spoonfeedin.blogspot.com/2008/11/personality-kavery-nambisan.html

I have to admit, I just can't wait for my favorite writer to start writing her next novel!

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Comments

Kavery said…

Thank you very much for your comments about my novels. I chanced upon Petals and it made me feel good.
I wonder where you live. If in any of the metros, I would love to invite you for the launch of The Story... and the new edition of The Sc of Pepper.
my e-mail: kavery.nambisan@gmail.com
with warm regards,
Kavery.

August 25, 2010 at 11:26 AM

Kavery said…

August 25, 2010 at 11:26 AM

Swapna Raghu Sanand said…

Hey, I'm thrilled to hear from you. I am from Kerala but now settled in Delhi and continue to be a fan of your novels. My email is swapnaraghusanand@gmail.com and I'd love to be in touch with all thats happening on the literary front. Looking forward to knowing more about your latest books. Best, Swapna

August 26, 2010 at 1:48 PM

Anonymous said…

Thanks for publishing this great post. I'm a long time reader but I've never actually left a comment.
I've bookmarked your blog and shared this on Twitter.
Thanks again for a really good post!

December 17, 2017 at 3:37 PM

Kavery said…

Dear Swapna, I am writing to you after many years. My new novel, "Rising Sons" is published by Penguin Random House. Do take a look. I hope very much that you will read it. Best wishes to you in all that you do.

March 31, 2025 at 7:49 PM

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