An unexpected gift by Ajay Pandey

"An unexpected gift" by Ajay Pandey - Different subject!

This book is published by Shrishti publishers & distributors in 2024 and has 192 pages.

Abhay's wife Kanika, succumbs to brain tumor after child birth. Abhay doesn't get a good baby sitter and that affects his performance at work. His boss recommends Sheetal. Sheetal turns out to be an excellent baby sitter. But later Abhay realizes that she is a transgender woman.

Can Abhay accept her? Can his family accept her? Does the society accept her?

Ayush, the baby, is very happy with Sheetal. Sheetal loves him like a mother. They are dependent on each other. But the tongues wag.

There is a professional rivalry between Sheetal and Mohan, the house help. There is an acceptance from unexpected quarters. Abhay is upset after realizing that Sheetal is a transgender, but for a very different reason.

The book is mostly narrated by Abhay and occasionally by Sheetal.

The story is a little too simplistic with no major complications. So on one hand it's an easy read and on other hand it's not that exciting. On one side it's realistic and on another some opportunities of making the story more interesting.

The end of this book was very curious. As the name of book suggests, Abhay's parting gift to Sheetal is unexpected.

Why did I read this book? Subject.

What I didn't like? A little too simple. 

What did I like? Author's choice of subject. 

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