Rich in vivid imagery, Through the Forest, Darkly is an uncompromising yet poignant depiction of love and ideals betrayed, violence and cruelty and a society torn apart by irreconcilable differences.
Through the Forest, Darkly;Ranjan Kaul, Hachette, Rs. 350.
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Three edgy, touching novellas form interlinked narratives as Sudeep Chakravarti takes the reader on a rollercoaster ride, a journey of aspiration, longing, betrayal ... and the sheer joy of being alive.
A sequel of Tin Fish , The Avenue of Kings is a brilliant portrait of a country dealing with change.
The Avenue of Kings;Sudeep Chakravarti, HarperCollins, Rs. 299.