Aravind Adiga
Between the Assassinations
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848878099
- author:
- Aravind Adiga
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Atlantic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 13.2 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Between the Assassinations by Aravind Adiga is a powerful and poignant portrayal of ordinary Indians in a time of extraordinary transformation. Set against the backdrop of India's south-western coast, this collection of interconnected short stories brings to life a diverse cast of characters, each struggling to navigate the complexities of their lives. Over seven years, from the assassinations of Prime Minister Gandhi and her son Rajiv, Adiga masterfully maps the overlapping lives of Kittur's residents, revealing the moral biography of an Indian town. From the illiterate boy working at the train station to the bookseller arrested for selling a copy of "The Satanic Verses", each character is keenly observed and finely detailed. This thought-provoking collection offers a nuanced exploration of India's transformation during a period of great change, shedding light on the lives of ordinary Indians in a way that is both deeply human and profoundly insightful.
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