Through Kusum’s short stories, the reader embarks on many journeys through life’s varied cycles. We see a couple in old age, the sadness of prostitution and the brutality of rape, the issue of Aids and the catalytic trauma of a new bride. Women’s sexuality, is highlighted in stories such as `The Wives`. There is some black humour and a macabre thread can be found running through many stories that are full of surprises, deep imagination and unease. They are perceptive and sensitive and are written with an easy fluidity that is open to the reader’s interpretation. An underlying pessimism can also be found that point to the darker side of human nature, the seamier side of life. But all stories provide a glimpse of hope and rejuvenation, or show a glimmer of a viable solution that things do get better – sometimes.!!
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