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 Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)
Karan Mahajans schrijven verkent de complexe dynamiek van de samenleving en de menselijke conditie met een scherpe, inzichtelijke stem. Zijn verhalen duiken in belangrijke thema's en weerspiegelen een diepe betrokkenheid bij de wereld om hem heen. Door zijn onderscheidende literaire aanpak creëert Mahajan boeiende verhalen die resoneren bij lezers en diepe inzichten bieden in het leven en zijn ingewikkelde uitdagingen. Zijn werk wordt gekenmerkt door intellectuele strengheid en emotionele diepte, wat hem tot een opmerkelijke stem in de hedendaagse literatuur maakt.
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The author, recognized for their previous work longlisted for the National Book Award, explores intricate themes of violence, loss, and resilience. Through compelling characters and a gripping narrative, the story delves into the impact of trauma on individuals and communities, showcasing the complexities of human relationships in the face of adversity. The writing is both poignant and thought-provoking, inviting readers to reflect on the broader implications of personal and societal struggles.