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A Review of "House of Cards" by Sudha Murthy.

by Safia
(U.A.E)


"There was a small village in North Karnataka with a population of five to eight thousand.It boasted of a beautiful lake with a temple on its shore. The area was dotted with trees." so begins Sudha Murthy's book "House of cards". What I enjoy most about Sudha Murthy's book is the endearing glimpse into villages and towns of Karnataka. These descriptions are so pleasing to the heart,they have to be read to be enjoyed. Like this one-"The Full Moon day was celebrated with great joy and all relatives and friends came together for moon light dinner at the side of the lake or mango groove." If your are a lover of such descriptive tales then you will enjoy this and other books of Sudha Murthy.


Coming to the story of the 'House of Cards', it's the story of Mridula who stays in the village of Aladhalli. Mridula even though born to a well to do family, is brought up in the most simple lifestyle and beliefs. Mridula's traits of austerity and frugality is interesting and a pleasant change in this material world where joys are associated with material things. She doesn't have love for anything material, yet loves and lives life to the fullest. A line oft repeated in the book is how it seemed the sun rose for her only and the rainbow colors were meant for her only. Mridula enjoys life in her village,teaching, cooking and sketching.

Mridula finds a husband like herself, who has less demands and needs from life. They move to the city and from there life begins to change for them. Mridula's husband, a doctor, who serves patients considering it as his duty eventually succumbs to the cruel ways,demands and pressures of the rat race. If we can't race ahead,we will be left far behind is what he experiences, hence he too leaps in race and eventually succeeds.

New found success and wealth brings many changes in her life. To read more about that and how she deals with them read the "House of Cards"

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May 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Best book
by: Your Name:devanshi

This book is vey well written....thankyou sudha murthy.
Mar 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		a magic book
by: Your Name:vinayak.v.patil

i is a wonterful book if you just start reading it.it will not leave you until you complete the book
Mar 03, 2018
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starstarstarstar 		Most relative story for villagers
by: Mahesh Maila

I thank sudhamurthy for giving this tremendous story novel.Because it the most emotional story and there are some twists in the story and like a real stroy
I am involving in this story
Feb 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Awesome book
by: Mariya

It is a wonderful book. Many characters where so similar that anyone can related with this book. People changes with time that's fact. Book is simple and love the description about village and when mridula swing near temple.
Nov 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		A very touching tale which is the condition of many such mridulas
by: Rachana

This is one novel which has touched my heart and it is close my heart.In life I have seen so many mrudulas who are suffering from such humiliations and Of course the character of Lakshmi and vatsalaare reflections of so many half baked , calculative, cunning, materialistic and jealousy individuals who can go any extent to get what they want .We must also understand the comparison of rural and urban lifestyles and mentalities in today's world.We must offer a special thanks to Sudha Murthy ma'am for this wonderful story which makes us travel as a reader on the whole
Apr 24, 2016
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starstarstarstar 		longing for love
by: anuradha

a beautifully written novel by Mrs Sudha Murthy...its a relfection of Many indian ladies who crave for affection and love from their family members...MONEY is essential in life, but it often brings unhappiness in realtionships.
Feb 27, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		EXCELLENT
by: CHUPACABRA

ITS A FANTASTIC BOOK WRITTEN BY SUDHA MURTHY.
IT IS ALL ABOUT SHE HAD FACED HER LIFE AFTER MARRIAGE. SO, I ASK YOU ALL TO READ THIS BOOK........................................................................
Feb 21, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		madam sudha the best
by: bidisha das

a very real story i have seen in most of the indian homes.thanks 2 madam sudha murty for this novel.i am sad thinking that this is a real story of one of a girl .
Aug 23, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		House of Cards
by: essay writing service reviews

"House of Cards" is a book written by Sudha Murthy. The review of this book shows us the old village of North Karnataka which is famous because of its beauty. This place is doted with trees and have a beautiful lake with a temple in its middle. This village is kind of a house with different characters and tells us how everyone sails in the life.
Apr 16, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		very touching
by: Miny

Nice book. Love the way Smt. Sudha writes. Its a house of different characters and how each one sails in life.
Dec 07, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thanks
by: Safia

Thanks for the comment Lakshmi.I have liked all her books so far!
Dec 03, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		House of cards
by: Lakshmi

Well written one another simple n powerful story by Sudha Murthy.. There are many instances with which many of us can relate to.. It was well time spent by reading this book As sudha Garu rightfully said it's for all Mridula silently suffering
Jan 07, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thanks for the feed back
by: Safia

Glad to read your feed back Zaree.
Jan 07, 2014
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starstarstarstar 		A looking forward to read feel after I read your review
by: zareena

A looking forward to read feel after I read your review

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