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The Death of Vishnu

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Vishnu, the odd-job man in a Bombay apartment block, lies dying on the staircase landing. In his fevered state, he looks back on his love affair with the seductive Padmini while around him is played out the drama of the apartment block dwellers. Blending Hindu mythology with acutely observed social detail and a dash of Bollywood sparkle, THE DEATH OF VISHNU is a breathtaking debut.

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The Death of Vishnu, Manil Suri

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2002
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Language
English
Authors
Manil Suri
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Released
2002
Format
Paperback
Pages
352
ISBN10
0747557616
ISBN13
9780747557616
Original title
The death of Vishnu
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Vishnu, the odd-job man in a Bombay apartment block, lies dying on the staircase landing. In his fevered state, he looks back on his love affair with the seductive Padmini while around him is played out the drama of the apartment block dwellers. Blending Hindu mythology with acutely observed social detail and a dash of Bollywood sparkle, THE DEATH OF VISHNU is a breathtaking debut.