A Thematic Study on Preeti Shenoy’s The Homecoming

Abstract

Preeti Shenoy’s novel The Homecoming is an emotional and profound study of human emotions, relationships and the complex impact of love and forgiveness on our lives. At one level, the novel is about coming back home, but also about coming back to emotional truth, reconciliation, and the finding of true love. The work is the emotional and heartbreaking novel written by Preeti Shenoy that turns around themes of family, self- discovery, love and the discovery of one’s roots. The story turns around Shanaya, a young woman, who returns to her hometown in Kerala after years of living away. She returns to find solace and comfort in her life after going through a series of personal and professional problems. When she discovered her relationship with her family and friends, it changed the landscape of a past she is also forced to contain her emotions and relationships. In her journey, The Homecoming also beautifully depicts the emotional complexity of returning home. The comfort of belonging is also the pain of confronting what has been left behind. This is an emotional novel that uses beautifully imaginary storytelling to show the impact of time, distance, and choice on our relationships. The story is an emotional one about self - discoveries, forgiveness, and the power of love and family.