Unsold Virgin by Naveen Miriyala – Book Review: The story of a girl named Prashna, who got her name from the fact that she asked a lot of questions, Unsold Virgin is truly a gem! To be very honest, I am out of words for how I should explain my thoughts about this book. It’s a great read, the story is impeccable, the writing might use a little improvement, but it’s the least bit of my concern with the impact the plot has on me after finishing the book.
Book Blurb – Unsold Virgin
SEX-HUNGER-SLEEP or SLEEP-SEX-HUNGER or HUNGER-SLEEP-SEX
Three primal needs.
But which comes first, and who decides?
In a world built on instincts but ruled by culture, Prashna, a sex worker born into a life she never chose, begins a deeply personal journey to unravel one word that society clings to yet refuses to define clearly: “Virgin.”
Through the raw realities of brothels, blurred morals, and unanswered questions, she seeks to understand what this word truly means beyond bodies, beyond judgment, beyond shame.
Is virginity a virtue, a value, or just a societal illusion?
Her story isn’t just about survival, it’s about identity, freedom, and truth.
Dare to see the word “Virgin” through eyes that were never allowed to own it.
Book Review
Sukhi a.k.a. Prashna has such a big impact on me, I cannot even put it into words. I just finished the book, and it feels like I am under a huge burden of some kind. I have no idea why I feel so, but I do! The story starts with her birth, her early years as a curious kid, which led to the name Prashna (in English: Questions), moving forward to her youth and the exploitation of that youth.
Somewhere while reading, I thought I knew, or maybe I can say I figured out where the ending would be leading to, and I won’t lie, but it took me back to one of the episodes of “Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya” on Zing (used to watch that as a kid). But no, it was not at all what I was expecting. I so thought she’ll get a new life, but I guess once a woman is objectified by society, there is no going back, especially when there’s no one she can rely on, and she’s not taught enough to live her life on the right track.
Like Prashna, I was also starting to build a hope in Sathya but well, men have always been disappointing! 😔🤚🏻(Not me saying this for a book WRITTEN BY A MAN 🫣🤣)
No, seriously, if seen through Prashna’s eyes, Sathya was portrayed as someone who cares, but it turns out he surely cares, but only for himself. Just like Prashna said, “he’s also one of the people from society.”
Also, the taglines written at the end of each chapter are truly impressive, as they strike you so deeply that it’s impossible to ignore or forget them. I’m listing some of them as I can’t give all of them out; you NEED to read to understand the context. ToT
Birth is Clean, Death is Dirty.
Meaningful meanings are meaningless. Because they change.
If you plan a miracle, it will be a disaster. If you’re ready for a disaster, it will be a miracle.
Needs have no feelings but Wants have.
Feelings can lead to any kind of extent.
And not to forget the Karna story reference, because truly, the context hits so hard. You can always BE the person people tell stories to, but who’s there to listen to your story? Who’s gonna tell YOUR story to the world? Who’s that friend to you that you are to others? I knew the book was gonna make me weak within my heart, just didn’t know the length it’d do so.
I’m glad to have read it because I don’t regret a single bit of it. And would definitely recommend you to read it as well.
If any of you do read the book, please drop me a text because I’d love to hear it from you. I’d love to know what you think about the story, Prashna, Sathya and her mother.
Until next time, see ya’ll! Stay tuned for more reviews.