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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
216
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
The Mother I Never Knew is a pair of intimate novellas about family, love, and the search for belonging, inviting readers into the lives of Venkatesh and Mukesh as they uncover truths about the mothers who shaped them. In Sudha Murty’s thoughtful, accessible storytelling, this collection speaks to fans of literary fiction who value quiet, human-centered narratives with emotional weight. The tone is reflective, compassionate, and hopeful.
Written as two tightly drawn novellas, The Mother I Never Knew unfolds through clear, intimate prose that follows each man's discovery — a startling revelation about a half-sibling from his father’s past for Venkatesh, and Mukesh's emotional journey upon learning of his adoption. Murty keeps the pace measured, letting the reader feel the tension between curiosity, responsibility, and the desire to understand one’s roots as these two men navigate fragile family ties.
What makes the reading experience stand out is Murty's warmth and precise characterization. The book blends crisp, accessible storytelling with a quiet, moving emotional rhythm, presenting themes such as truth and perception, loyalty, forgiveness, and the complicated nature of love. Readers will appreciate how the author invites empathy without melodrama, and how the stories illuminate the ways kinship can be both fragile and enduring. The 2014 Penguin Books Limited paperback edition makes this thoughtful experience widely available.
After finishing The Mother I Never Knew, readers are left with a tender understanding of how family shapes us, even when the past is imperfect. It invites quiet reflection on what it means to belong and how forgiveness and truth can coexist, offering a lasting sense of warmth and insight.
Product Details
Author
Sudha Murty
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
216
Language
English
ISBN
9780143422259
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.32 cm
Binding
Paperback
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