The Well

Drawing from the realities of rural life in the 1950s in Gujarat’s Charotar region, this novel, The Well, explores the lives of ‘little people,’ revealing startling human truths. Dariya, the heart of the story, is a woman whose resilience shines through every challenge she faces.

Despite the weight of tradition and societal expectations, she stands firm in her belief that her voice matters.

She fights not just for herself but for the generations to come. With unwavering courage, she challenges the norms that bind her, showing that a woman’s strength can be a force for change, even in the most remote corners of the world.

In her acceptance speech, Svetlana Alexievich, the recipient of the Noble Prize, stated the following:

“I’m interested in little people. The little, great people, is how I would put it, because suffering expands people. In my books these people tell their own, little histories, and big history is told along the way.

”Svetlana suggest that the lives of ordinary people, especially those who have suffered, can offer deep insights into both personal growth and the broader human experience.