Title - Vichhoda
Author - Harinder Sikka
Publisher - Penguin Ebury press
Genre - Partition Literature
Pages - 224
Format - paperback
'Vichhoda' by Harinder Sikka revolves around the protagonist Bibi Amrit Kaur whose life went upside down due to violence during India-Pakistan riots in 1947. Her father's friend Syed Moulvi rescued her and couple of years later marries off her to a Muslim guy with whom she had two beautiful sons. But destiny had some other plans for her as she was transported to India in 1950 due to a man in Pakistan. As time passed, she build a new family there and started living as a army officer's wife but in a hope to meet her sons one day.
Read the book to know more about Bibi Amrit Kaur s journey.
The cover of the book is aptly designed and the title is totally relevant to the content. The plot of the story is inspiring, engaging and unputdownable. It's a perfect blend of love, loss, seperation, union, courage, violence etc. The writing style of the author is smooth and impressive. Language used is simple and lucid. Hats off to the author for the research work done and penning down this emotional roller coaster ride for the readers. The flow of the book is well paced. It's a story of strength, sacrifice and resilience.
Overall, an inspiring read.
Rating - 5/5
I recommend this book to all specially to the history lovers and those fond of partition literature.
Thanks for reading.
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