Siddhartha Deb Books
Siddhartha Deb is an Indian author with an academic background in India and at Columbia University in the United States. He commenced his professional journey in journalism, initially focusing on sports reporting in Calcutta before transitioning to broader journalistic work in Delhi.
The Beautiful and the Damned
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
India is a country where you take a nap and someone has stolen your job, where you buy a BMW but still have to idle for cows crossing your path. In this book, the author takes us into the new India through the lives of an unforgettable group of Indians.
An Outline of the Republic
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A young journalist in Calcutta becomes captivated by a disturbing photograph of a woman, prompting him to investigate the violent event it depicts. His journey takes him to a tumultuous region of India, rife with civil unrest fueled by timber, drugs, and arms. As he delves deeper, the line between truth and illusion blurs, complicating his quest to uncover the woman's story and revealing the dangers that lie in the shadows of his pursuit.
The Point of Return
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Exploring the complexities of a father-son relationship, the narrative delves into the lives of Babu and Doctor Dam against the backdrop of a changing India. Told in reverse chronological order, it highlights the disintegration of ideals post-colonialism and the tensions within their household, marked by misunderstanding and resentment. As Babu seeks to comprehend his father's past and their shared heritage, he embarks on a profound journey through memories, reflecting the broader struggles of identity and belonging in a fractured society.