Description
- ISBN-13: 9788184006957
- Publisher: Penguin Random House
- Publisher Imprint: Vintage Books
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 8184006950
- Publisher Date: Jul,2015
- Binding: Paperback
- No of Pages: 530
Original price was: ₹599.00.₹449.25Current price is: ₹449.25.
“The Lives of Others” by Neel Mukherjee (ISBN: 9788184006957) is a powerful story set in 1967 Calcutta. A young man’s descent into extremism unravels his family, revealing rivalries and secrets amidst societal upheaval. From acclaimed author Neel Mukherjee comes this Man Booker Prize shortlisted masterpiece that explores family, politics, and change. “Searing, savage, and deeply moving.” -Amitav Ghosh. “Haunting.” -New York Times.
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Durgesh Rajendra Karande –
The writing is good, and the story is important. It can be depressing, so be prepared.
Nooli Siri –
This book is haunting and heartbreaking. The characters are so well-developed, you feel their pain. A must-read!
Kumar Manorath –
A fascinating look at Calcutta in the s. The family dynamics were so intricate and messy! Highly recommend.
Sushant Chandra –
Conflicting. Beautiful prose, difficult subject matter. The intensity was hard to process, but impactful.
Nikunj Singhal –
Found it a bit slow-paced, but the ending was powerful. The exploration of extremism was thought-provoking.
Srishti Sharma –
An intense read about a family in turmoil. The political backdrop felt a bit overwhelming at times, but the characters were compelling.
Ayush Manish Gosar –
I was completely engrossed in this book! The story is well written.
Subham Singh –
Mukherjee’s writing is beautiful, but the story is quite bleak. It stayed with me long after I finished it.