The Home coming

Book name : The Home Coming 

Author: Preeti Shenoy 

Genre: Fiction 

Ratings: 🌟🌟🌟🌟/5

Review 

What is home for you? Is it a place, a feeling, or the people you hold dear?

The Homecoming by Preeti Shenoy was my first dive into her works, and it left me deeply moved. Though it’s a sequel to her bestselling A Place Called Home, the story stands strong on its own. It is a poignant exploration of love, sacrifice, and the secrets that can alter the very foundation of what we call “home.”

The story introduces Alka, a woman seemingly living an idyllic life on a serene coffee estate with her husband, Subbu, and their two daughters, Tulika and Nisha. Shenoy beautifully captures the innocence and wisdom in the girls’ conversations, adding warmth to the narrative. But as the plot unfolds, Alka’s life takes a dramatic turn. Denied the chance to contribute to the estate and confined to domesticity, she’s thrust into turmoil when Subbu survives a near-fatal accident.

As Alka fights to save the estate and support her family, hidden truths about her marriage come to light, forcing her to confront old feelings for Krish, a love she had long buried. Torn between her duty as a wife and mother and her yearning for something more, Alka’s journey is a testament to the choices women often face—and the sacrifices they make.

Shenoy’s storytelling is vivid and heartfelt, weaving themes of betrayal, resilience, and self-discovery. She peels back the layers of Alka’s seemingly perfect life, revealing the cracks underneath. What struck me most was the question the book leaves you with: when your life feels like it’s crumbling, can you rebuild it into something that feels like home again?

For my first Preeti Shenoy book, The Homecoming was an emotional and thought-provoking experience. It’s a story that lingers, making you reflect on your own relationships, choices, and the meaning of “home.”