Sep 1, 2020 · Qabar by K.R. Meera (tr. from the Malayalam by Nisha Susan) is a novella about a land dispute (loosely inspired by the Babri Masjid case), with Bhavna as the district judge and a single mother and Kaakkasseri Khayaluddin Thangal as the petitioner against the demolition of his ancestor’s grave.

Mar 4, 2022 · In this illusory landscape are the hard truths about the intertwined histories of Hindus and Muslims in India, as well as the chasms between men and women. A hypnotic novella by K.R. Meera, deftly translated by Nisha Susan, Qabar echoes with the dizzying knowledge that verdicts are not solutions.

Mar 31, 2023 · Originally written in Malayalam and translated to English by Nisha Susan, Qabar is a one-of-a-kind reading experience. Phenomenal and evocative, this novel thrives through subtlety in a state of multiple paradoxes.

Feb 14, 2023 · Irascible and comically powerful ancestors. In this illusory landscape are the hard truths about the intertwined histories of Hindus and Muslims in India, as well as the chasms between men and women. A hypnotic novella by K.R. Meera, deftly translated by Nisha Susan, Qabar echoes with the dizzying knowledge that verdicts are not solutions.

Mar 20, 2025 · Originally written in Malayalam and masterfully translated into English by Nisha Susan, the book weaves a tapestry of magical realism, feminist themes, and socio-political commentary. The credit goes to both the author and the translator for maintaining the story’s credibility throughout.

May 8, 2022 · Book Review of Qabar : The book follows the story of judge Bhavana Sachidanandan, presiding over a case of the demolition of the petitioner’s ancestor’s Qabar (grave).

Jan 19, 2022 · പ്രണയത്തിലും ജീവിതത്തിലുമുള്ള അടിയുറച്ച ആത്മവിശ്വാസം. മരണത്തിനു പോലും കെടുത്താനാകാത്ത, ദുഷിപ്പിക്കാനാകാത്ത, മലിനമാക്കാനാകാത്ത സ്‌നേഹത്തിന്റെ സുഗന്ധവും ജീവിതാസക്തിയും. ഖബറിൽനിന്നുപോലും …

Sep 28, 2024 · This book offers a unique blend of folklore and societal reflections that makes it a standout choice for readers seeking something profound and thought-provoking.

Jan 22, 2022 · At just over a hundred pages, this novella is part social commentary and part journey of self-discovery, with a soupçon of a complex little love story. It traverses difficult terrain with...

Mar 7, 2022 · This is true of the new English translation of KR Meena’s 2020 novella Qabar, adorned by a brilliant visual pun that encapsulates the dazzling double meanings and perspectives contained within.