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BT Road the Hollow Two Novellas: Saugata Ghosh
Rated 4.17 out of 5 based on 18 customer ratings
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SKU: 9789350291641
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Journey into the heart of human existence with Samresh Basu’s two powerful novellas. B.T. Road unveils the vibrant lives within a Calcutta slum, while The Hollow exposes the dark underbelly of middle-class morality. Explore themes of poverty, social injustice, and the complexities of human relationships in these captivating tales, translated by Saugata Ghosh. ISBN: 9789350291641.
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Aman Verma –
Well written and translated. Themes are very relevant to contemporary society. Recommended!
Piyush Mahendrakumar Dhamgaye –
The contrast between the two novellas is striking. Good translation of Calcutta slum.
Manisha Kumari –
Enjoyed the glimpse into Calcutta life. ‘The Hollow’ was disturbing. A good book to make you think.
Sukhpreet Singh –
Not the easiest read, but very rewarding. Basu’s writing stays with you long after you finish.
Anjaly Binoy –
A bit heavy but worth the read. The translation makes the stories accessible to a wider audience.
Joydeepa Nandy –
Basu’s writing is powerful. The translation is well-done. Some parts were difficult to read due to the subject matter.
Rishi Raj Verma –
I was moved by the characters. Themes of poverty are presented realistically.
Harsh –
I found ‘The Hollow’ to be quite unsettling. ‘B.T. Road’ was much more compelling.
Yash Agarwal –
The novellas are impactful and short read. Touched on important social themes. Recommend!
Anoushka –
A mixed bag. ‘B.T. Road’ was captivating, but ‘The Hollow’ was less engaging for me. Still worth reading.
Krishna Priya K P –
I enjoyed this collection. Stories were interesting. However, the end was abrupt
Jyotirmayee –
The book was okay. I found the subject matter interesting, but the execution was lacking.
Arpit Mishra –
B.T. Road is gritty and real. The Hollow felt a bit slow, but overall, a thought-provoking read.
Rohan Naik –
Excellent stories that explore the human condition. A powerful and moving experience.
Harsh Yadav –
Good short stories with very descriptive writing style. It felt like I was in the story itself.
Priyanka Rathore –
These stories offer a unique perspective. It was insightful to read a different kind of story.
Shreya Vatsa –
Ghosh did a fantastic job with the translation. The stories are raw and honest.
Soumya –
‘B.T. Road’ was an eye-opener! ‘The Hollow’ felt predictable to me.