Book Review: ‘Three Women’ by Isheeta Ganguly

Book Title: Three Women: A Graphic Novel
Author: Isheeta Ganguly
Illustrator: Chirantan Sarkar
Publisher: Vintage Books
Number of Pages: 80
ISBN: 0143482378
Date Published: Jun. 18, 2026

Book Review

“Three Women: A Graphic Novel” by Isheeta Ganguly is a bold, visually immersive reimagining of three iconic women from Rabindranath Tagore’s world: the spirited ghost Kadambari Devi and two of his literary heroines, Charu and Bimala. Adapted from Ganguly’s internationally acclaimed dramedy musical ‘Three Women: A Musical Theatre’, the book condenses stage, song, and story into an 80-page graphic narrative that feels both classic and contemporary. It invites readers not just to revisit Tagore, but to see his women as restless, brilliant figures whose inner struggles for freedom, desire, and meaning still echo powerfully today.

The story unfolds as Kadambari, Tagore’s enigmatic sister-in-law, leaps across time and meets Charu and Bimala, two women caught between love, intellect, and duty. As they debate, challenge, and inspire one another, the three women realize that while the world has moved from the 19th century to the 21st, the battles women face remain strikingly familiar. Isheeta Ganguly blends literature, history, and modern reflection, using the graphic format to bring dialogue, emotion, and mythic elements together, making complex feminist questions feel accessible and immediate.

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“Three Women” is a timely celebration of women in leadership and the courage to take charge of their own narratives. It speaks especially to readers who appreciate Indian literary heritage, feminist reinterpretations, and innovative storytelling that bridges stage, screen, and page. For readers eager to explore Indian graphic novels written for adults, this book offers rich material for discussion—from the reimagining of classical characters to the meeting point of mythology and feminism, and the way visual storytelling can breathe new life into timeless texts for a new generation.

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