The Goddess in the Living Room by LATHA (EPIGRAM BOOKS)

Translated from Tamil to English, the book begins with the story of Alyssa, who is left with her grandparents on Pulau Ubin as a child and her experience with devastating loss as an adult. Among other stories: A grandmother whose final wish is to carry the kavadi, a wife who wonders if her role is simply to cook for her family according to their needs and desires and a filial daughter caring for her terminally ill mother.

The Goddess in the Living Room is a collection of short stories where the voices of Tamil women in Singapore are given a powerful outlet by Latha.

ISBN: 9789814615143

Cover Type: Paperback

Page Count: 224

Year Published: 2014

Size: 130mm x 200mm