Maria, just Maria: Novel that defies the ‘norm’ and celebrates the ‘abnormal’
Sandhya Mary discusses her novel Maria, Just Maria, longlisted for the JCB Prize for Literature. The book examines societal norms and the ‘normal’ vs ‘abnormal’ binary. Mary provides insights into her writing process, personal influences, and how humor helps navigate life’s challenges. She also praises Jayasree Kalathil’s translation of her work.