FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD 2016When brothers Tushar and Nakul Khurana, two Delhi schoolboys, go to pick up their family’s television set at a repair shop with their friend Mansoor Ahmed one day in 1996, disaster strikes without warning. A bomb—one of the many “small” bombs that go off seemingly unheralded across the world—detonates in the Delhi marketplace, instantly claiming the lives of the Khurana boys to the devastation of their parents. Mansoor survives, bearing the physical and psychological effects of the bomb. After a brief stint at university in America, Mansoor returns to Delhi, where his life becomes entangled with the mysterious and charismatic Ayub, a fearless young activist whose own allegiances and beliefs are more malleable than Mansoor could imagine. Woven among the story of the Khuranas and the Ahmeds is the tale of Shockie, a Kashmiri bomb maker who has forsaken his own life for the independence of his homeland.
Karan Mahajan Books
Karan Mahajan's writing explores the complex dynamics of society and the human condition with a sharp, insightful voice. His narratives delve into significant themes, reflecting a deep engagement with the world around him. Through his distinct literary approach, Mahajan crafts compelling stories that resonate with readers, offering profound observations on life and its intricate challenges. His work is characterized by its intellectual rigor and emotional depth, making him a noteworthy voice in contemporary literature.



Ein witzig-turbulenter Roman über eine chaotische Großfamilie in Neu-Delhi Karan Mahajan erzählt eine höchst unterhaltsame Familiengeschichte aus dem Blickwinkel von Vater und Sohn. Hier der Vater, der jeder familiären wie politischen Unbill trotzt und doch erkennen muss, dass manche Geheimnisse aus der Vergangenheit eines Tages ans Licht müssen; dort der Sohn, der die holprige Reise zum Erwachsenwerden antritt, mittendrin die ständig schwangere Mutter sowie zwölf Geschwister aller Altersstufen im liebenswert-chaotischen Trubel des Ahuja-Universums. Neben dem doch ganz alltäglichen Familienwahnsinn liefert Mahajan einen humorvoll-bissigen Blick auf das quirlige Delhi zwischen Tradition und Moderne, zwischen religiösen Spannungen und Bollywood-Soap, zwischen Rikscha und Daten-Highway.
Elefanti: La moglie sbagliata
- 234 pages
- 9 hours of reading