Salma’s ‘The Dark Hours of the Night’ explores women’s struggles in Tamil Nadu

The book ‘The Dark Hours of the Night’ by Salma, translated from Tamizh by GJV Prasad and published by Simon & Schuster India, explores the intimate struggles of women against patriarchal expectations.

Set in a village in Tamil Nadu during Ramzan, the narrative follows various women and their complex relationships within a prosperous, conservative family. The story highlights the lives of characters such as Rabia and her friend Mathina, as well as several generations of women including Zohra, Ameena, Kathija, and Firdaus, illustrating their personal and social challenges.