Book Review: ‘Fieldwork as a Sex Object’ by Meena Kandasamy

Book Title: Fieldwork as a Sex Object
Author: Meena Kandasamy
Publisher: HarperCollins India
Number of Pages: 304
ISBN: 936989604X
Date Published: Jun. 15, 2026

Book Review

“Fieldwork as a Sex Object” by Meena Kandasamy is a bold and powerful novel that explores the damage caused by deepfakes, online abuse, and digital harassment. Meena Kandasamy takes a frighteningly modern issue and turns it into a deeply personal story. The novel is filled with anger, pain, and sharp humour, showing how women are often judged, targeted, and attacked in online spaces.

Inside the book, Meena Kandasamy captures the fast-moving chaos of social media while also showing the fear, shame, courage, and tiredness that come with being at the centre of online hate. One of the book’s biggest strengths is its emotional impact. The story feels urgent because it brings together public humiliation and private suffering, making the reader feel the emotional weight of every moment.

The novel also looks at bigger issues like caste, gender, activism, toxic online communities, and the misuse of AI. Meena Kandasamy connects these themes in a thoughtful way without making them feel oversimplified. At times, the story’s intensity and sharp writing can feel overwhelming, but that is also what gives it its power.

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Finally, “Fieldwork as a Sex Object” is a fearless and timely novel that shines a light on the real harm caused by life in the digital age.

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