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Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay Books

    This author delves into the intricacies of human relationships and character psychology, with their works often exploring the complexities of identity and societal norms. They weave narratives through keen observation and a distinctive style that immerses readers in the inner lives of their characters. Their writing is lauded for its depth and its capacity to reflect emotional truths. Readers appreciate their ability to craft compelling characters and themes that resonate with the human experience.

    The Aunt Who Wouldn't Die
    Waiting for Rain
    No Child's Play

    • No Child's Play

      3.3(8)Add rating

      ‘Shirshendu never disappoints… NoChild’s Play is charming and timeless. Read it if you're a fan of Feluda, or Tintin’ - Samit Basu It’s 1970 and curious things are afoot in the world. In New Jersey, a boy with stiff limbs but extraordinary intelligence is born to an NRI couple. A powerful evil organization is out to exterminate him. In China, Dr Wong’s greatest invention, a biomechanical robot, has been stolen by goons. Meanwhile, in Calcutta, Gadai Babu brings home a mysterious science kit from the grey market and it appears to set off bewildering news on TV and odd spirits in his lab. Shirshendu Mukopadhyay’s classic sci-fi novel is a roller-coaster ride, full of unforgettable characters, drama, action and intrigue. As racy as it is charming, this is a good old-fashioned, nail-biting mystery.

      No Child's Play

    • Waiting for Rain

      • 216 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.6(27)Add rating

      Set against the backdrop of early 1970s Kolkata, the narrative explores the impact of the naxalite insurgency on the lives of two contrasting characters: Somsundar, an unemployed youth, and Manju, a sheltered upper-middle-class woman. As the city faces a symbolic drought, both characters confront the harsh realities of their changing world, grappling with personal and societal upheaval while yearning for renewal and hope.

      Waiting for Rain

    • The Aunt Who Wouldn't Die

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      3.5(125)Add rating

      'A chaotic, furious, extraordinary Bengali confection . . . Irresistible' Philip Hensher, The Spectator Books of the Year

      The Aunt Who Wouldn't Die