The Spouse: Truth about Marriage BOOK REVIEW by Shobha De

 

 The Spouse: Truth about Marriage by Shobha De

BOOK REVIEW

 Sobhaa de an eminent feminist writer in The Spouse explores the truth about marriages. She ventures ample wisdom for the spouses to distinguish the tricks in marriage. This book highlights the modern Indian marriage. She depicts the plight of both the sexes after marriage. She talks about the past marriages were gender inequality persisted and marriages did not terminate in divorce. She decries the advent of modernity and equality among the couple but the divorce rate has augmented. She makes a contrast between past and present Indian marriages. Being a feminist writer in this novel explores the men in the contemporary society who are facing critical situations under the roof of a woman. She exhibits great concern for men.  She implies the flaws seen among both the sexes in the current scenario. In this book she makes us to realize the moral fact that to go through a happy married life both men and women should feel free to share, respect each other, love, be trustworthy and at times pleasing.  She insists the readers to follow the Indian tradition of marriage. She talks in favour of men who aspire for a traditional marriage. In his novel Shobha de makes the reader to understand the human value and morality in life. She insists us to develop our spiritual and intellectual ideals. She warns woman to protect the institution of marriage and act accordingly.  De provokes the readers with astonishing effect on traditional marriage.  She gives so many tips for a married couple in this book. Spouse novel will be really helpful for wedded couple and for people who are interested in marriage. From this wonderful book on marriage the readers can attain wisdom and ideas regarding the do’s and don’ts in marriage.