Abstract
Anita Desai’s very insightful psychological novel which deals with and propels the readers towards different themes of trauma, the importance of family, memory, and forgiveness and healing through time. This novel is about the opaque relationship between the das siblings. The Novel highlights the importance of communication, portrays family as a source of support in every situation and hatred experienced within the family. The novel deals with the theme of the need for time for forgiveness that can be witnessed through the relationship of Bim – Tara and Bim – Raja. The non-linear narrative of Anita Desai, she portrays how unresolved trauma and suppressed anger hinder the relationships within the family and reclaim their identities. Real reconciliation can only happen when the past is remembered, understood, and forgiven
