Review of As Fathers Go

[Friederic Schröder]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "As Fathers Go" by Anandavalli Nair.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Growing up in a society where women are treated unequally compared to men in the old village of Thalassery, located in India. Anandavalli, the only child of Janaki and Raghavan, also known as Achan in the novel, was a lawyer and public prosecutor during the year of Maoist and communist violence. He ensured that his only daughter got a quality education. Anandavalli lived a life without the memory of her beloved mother, Janaki, who died at an early age because of tuberculosis. That made Anandavalli fond of Achan, and Achan made his daughter fluent in English and Malayalam. He gave her all the love she could ever ask for, but Achan begins to slip away from her from 1942 when Achan was arrested and taken far away. How would Ammamma, Achamma, and Anandavalli react to this loss of a male figure and the breadwinner of the house? Grab a copy of the novel As Fathers Go by Anandavalli Nair to experience the author's journey of love, culture, and drama as she leaves her dear father in Thalassery and heads to Nigeria.

Raghavan Nair was my favorite character in this novel; irrespective of the home he was born in, he didn't let the superstitious belief that his family held affect his way of raising his child. I also admired his courage to send away any suitor that came to ask for Anandavalli's hand in marriage when she was still in college. He didn't want his daughter to be a housewife; he wanted a better life for her, the life that his wife Janaki didn't have. The love that Raghavan had for Janaki was beyond words. After the death of a wife, a man could still get married, but he refused to remarry because he didn't want to forget the experience he had with his beloved wife. Another thing I loved about this novel was the author's narrative style. Her unique writing style made this novel enjoyable and not tedious at any point.

There is no doubt about it; I couldn't find a single dislikeable fact about this novel. I admired Anandavalli's writing style, and although there was confusion about the names and Indian terms in this novel, the author made it easier to dissipate by introducing the english translation in this novel too.

As Fathers Go is a special work of art by Anandavalli Nair that takes the readers on the author's adventurous life. This novel deserves a rating of 5 out of 5 stars, and I will also state that it has been professionally edited, as I did encounter a single grammatical error in my course of reading this novel.

For lovers of non-fiction, history, and adventure genres, I would be glad to recommend this novel to these genres of readers. I would also recommend this novel to readers who love to read about father-daughter love.

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[Chris Agbara]

Wow, this book sounds like a must-read! The author's unique writing style and the story's theme of father-daughter love have caught my attention. I appreciate the fact that the author has also included translations for Indian terms, which will help me understand the story better. I will definitely add this book to my reading list.

[Fabbie Woods]

It's refreshing to see a novel that explores the relationship between a father and his daughter in a society where women are treated unequally. Raghavan Nair sounds like a fascinating character, and it's admirable that he put his daughter's education and future above societal expectations. I appreciate your recommendation, and I will add this novel to my reading list.

[Yasmine Zaki Muhieddine]

The father in this story has an exceptional personality and stood against all the prejudices of his community for his daughter. That's is beautiful and brave. Why was he taken away and what happened next? I hope his children managed to have the lives he strived for them to have. Will they be able to stay strong now that their father is not with them? I guess I will have to read the book to find out more. Thank you for your review.

[Chinenye Achilike]

It must have been tough for Anandavalli, but I'm glad she had a supportive father.

[Fergie Jessica Edeni]

This book appears to be a compelling read! The author's distinctive writing approach and the central theme of a father's love for his daughter have captured my interest. I am grateful that the author has taken the time to provide translations for Indian words, which will enhance my comprehension of the narrative. Without a doubt, I will include this book on my list of books to read.