Dweepa by Na D Souza

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DWEEPA

- Na D' Souza


This 90-page book is a delight to read. Honestly speaking, I didn't expect to like it as much as I actually did. It's short, sweet and full of hidden emotions.

The plot goes as such - Ganapayya and Nagaveni lead a simple, cheerful life in their village. However, due to the persistent fear of the entire village getting submerged thanks to the constant rains and rising river nearby, all other villagers leave. All alone and stranded in the village without any company, the couple are forced to live in fear as the rain continues to pour, and the threat of floods becomes increasingly real. 

This is when Krishnayya, Nagaveni's familial childhood companion is called to this village to help with farming and cultivation. But there is a fierce attraction between Nagaveni and Krishnayya which does not go unnoticed by Nagu's husband. Ganapayya's intense fear and insecurity of being abandoned by his wife creates emotional tensions. Left alone, all three are forced to confront their fears and live together unhappily while the water level keeps rising.

This author beautifully captures the tender themes of love, longing, desperation and restraint from the perspective of a South Indian villager. Full of deep meaning and overflowing with emotion, Dweepa offers a beautiful portrayal of displacement - not just physical but also emotional. It also picturizes the impact that such large-scale construction projects have on small, marginalized people.

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