The Woman Who Climbed Trees

"The Woman Who Climbed Trees" by Prajwal Parajuly follows Meena, a fourteen-year-old girl who is married off to a Nepali man she has never met, forcing her to leave her childhood home and adapt to a new life in Nepal. As she navigates her marriage, family dynamics, and cultural traditions, the story blends elements of realism, ghost stories, myths, and folktales. The novel explores her journey of finding love and understanding in an unfamiliar environment, highlighting her resilience and the complexities of diasporic life.