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.
Planning familial
- 280 pages
- 10 hours of reading
C'est l'histoire d'un ministre un brin ventripotent qui entretient deux passions : sa famille de treize enfants et sa ville de Delhi. Après des années de silence, il décide d'annoncer un terrible secret à Arjun, son fils aîné. Mais des péripéties rocambolesques vont repousser à plus tard la révélation de la vérité. En toile de fond, nombre de personnages attachants dont la féconde Sangita qui tricote inlassablement dans cette maison du bonheur qu'est la nursery où s'entassent les fruits de l'amour et d'une joyeuse fornication, autre passion à laquelle son ministre d'époux s'adonne sans compter et sans la moindre planification. A ceux qui s'inquiéteraient de voir l'action tourner en rond et en dérision, on pourrait dire que c'est la garantie d'un style enlevé, échevelé, qui tient l'intrigue en haleine et provoque des cascades de rires. En outre, ce cher ministre est non seulement bidonnant et ventripotent mais aussi captivant et émouvant : une comédie à l'indienne qui fait de la subversion par le rire le meilleur instrument de critique sociale - pour notre plus grand bonheur.