However, if you are a historian or a critical theorist, you may find the Vanavil portrayal frustratingly romanticized. The real Avvaiyar was likely messier, sharper, and more revolutionary than the kind, sari-clad figure in the rainbow-colored illustrations.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5/5)

If you approach it as rather than history, it is a treasure chest of Tamil common sense. For parents, it is a gentle way to introduce children to ethics without religious dogma. For writers, her use of metaphor (the "needle" piercing even the "big drum" is a classic lesson in persistence) is masterful.