When Maneka Pataudi is arrested for her ex-husband's murder, she unveils a story of abuse and neglect. The novel questions if her confession is true, portraying her as both victim and perpetrator. "Boys Don't Cry" delves into the complexities of love, sacrifice, and survival in a modern Indian marriage.
'Awork of power, intimacy and magic' AneesSalim, author When Maneka Pataudi is arrested as the prime suspect for the murder of her ex-husband, she reveals a chilling tale of marital abuse and neglect. But is her confession the truth or a lie? Is she telling the story as a victim or a perpetrator? And, is it better for women to kill for love or be killed for it? Based on a true story (mostly), Boys Don't Cry is a gripping, compelling and courageous novel that takes you behind the closed doors of a modern Indian marriage.