The Henna Artist

The Henna Artist takes you back to a post-colonised India, fresh from the gashes left by the British to the youthful vigour of a newly independent country.
Through the protagonist, Lakshmi Shastri, we see the life of a woman who has achieved her independency after years of hard work, coming to a point where the brutality of her past doesn't haunt her as much anymore.

A beautifully portrayed character who shows strength and power, while establishing familial love despite the hardships and hurdles faced.

A character with whom empathising was as easy as it could get, getting so absorbed that we perceive everything as was perceived through the character's eyes

A wonderful read, a definite recommendation from me.