About the Author
Aravind Adiga
ISBN 9789382616757
Rs. 800
HarperCollins
Between the Assassinations
Who it's for: Readers of contemporary literary fiction interested in modern India
Welcome to Kittur, a bustling town on India's southwestern coast, where a diverse cast of characters navigates life's complexities between two significant assassinations. Through a series of interconnected stories, Aravind Adiga paints a vivid, unflinching portrait of a society grappling with stark class divisions, entrenched caste systems, and the everyday struggles of its inhabitants. From ambitious tea-shop boys and desperate parents to cynical activists and disillusioned lovers, this novel offers a raw and candid look at the human spirit in an India rarely explored in contemporary literature.Why You Should Read? Explore a multifaceted mosaic of lives in modern India, revealing its social fabric and moral dilemmas. Experience Aravind Adiga's distinctive narrative voice, celebrated for its piercing insight into societal inequalities. Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and resilience of individuals across various social strata. Discover compelling stories that blend humor, sympathy, and unflinching candor, reminiscent of The White Tiger.
Highlights
- Set in the fictional town of Kittur on India's southwestern coast
- Interconnected stories featuring a diverse cast of characters
- Explores class divisions, caste systems, and everyday struggles
- Raw and candid portrait of modern India
- From the author of The White Tiger
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What is the setting of the book?
The book is set in Kittur, a bustling town on India's southwestern coast.
How is the book structured?
It is a series of interconnected stories featuring a diverse cast of characters.
What themes does the book explore?
It explores class divisions, entrenched caste systems, and the everyday struggles of its inhabitants.
Who is the author?
The author is Aravind Adiga, known for The White Tiger.
What is the tone of the book?
It is described as raw, candid, and unflinching, blending humor and sympathy.




