Arahat,

Finally finished listening to this story that you posted. Boy, finishing those 11 parts on audio took some time. But I have to say that there was a special pleasure in being able to listen to this wonderful story living in America

प्रभा कैनीको उपन्यास "अनावृत्त":
http://shrutisambeg.blogspot.com/2010/09/blog-post_16.html

I have mixed feelings towards this story. I liked the story because the main character, the protagonist, Pavitraa, is painted as a very bold and progressive woman. It was very inspiring to see her standing up independently and doing her own thing, not giving a damn about Nepali society. It was refreshing. And yet, it seemed a little forced. I'm not sure if it is because of my cultural programming, but I found the story somewhat artificial. In many ways, the character Pavitraa seems like she would be able to survive with her boldness in America. But somehow I just couldn't see someone like her being able to survive Kathmandu and Nepal culture.

But then, I suppose, that is the power of a novel that it can pose characters in ways that make you really think. And this story definitely did make me think. I found Pavitraa's boldness very inspiring.