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That Long Silence by Shashi Deshpande deals with the journey of Jaya, a woman from a middle-class Indian family, navigating societal expectations and personal ambitions. Encouraged to conform and suppress her individuality, Jaya marries Mohan, leading to a strained relationship. As Mohan faces job challenges, Jaya reevaluates her life, striving to break the "long silence" that has hindered their communication and emotional connection. This book contains themes of domestic abuse and emotional neglect.