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Amitav Ghosh

Category Fiction
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English

ISBN 9789373073439

Rs. 1,278

Fourth Estate

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Ghost-Eye

Ghost-Eye

By Amitav Ghosh · Published by Fourth Estate

Who it's for: Readers interested in literary fiction with reincarnation and family drama

In “Ghost-Eye,” the boundaries between past and present blur as a young girl named Varsha Gupta claims to remember a past life where she lived as a fisherman’s daughter. Her strict vegetarian family in Calcutta is baffled by her cravings for fish, prompting them to seek the help of Dr. Shoma Bose, a psychiatrist specializing in reincarnation cases. Varsha’s story not only challenges Shoma’s beliefs but also sets off a chain of events that span decades, involving environmental activists and uncovering hidden memories. This novel weaves a tale of family, destiny, and the interconnectedness of our world. Why You Should Read? Explores the intriguing concept of reincarnation and its impact on personal identity. Offers a rich narrative that traverses time and place, from 1960s Calcutta to modern-day Brooklyn. Delves into themes of family, fate, and environmental consciousness. Engages readers with its thought-provoking exploration of our fragile planet.

Highlights

  • Explores reincarnation and its impact on identity
  • Set across 1960s Calcutta and modern-day Brooklyn
  • Involves environmental activists and hidden memories
  • Features a psychiatrist specializing in reincarnation cases

Themes

Reincarnation · Identity · Family · Destiny · Environmental consciousness

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Category Fiction
Publisher Fourth Estate
ISBN 9789373073439
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English
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SKU 2010000088128

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Questions about this book

What is the main premise of Ghost-Eye?

A young girl named Varsha Gupta claims to remember a past life as a fisherman's daughter, which challenges her vegetarian family and leads to a psychiatrist's involvement.

Who is Dr. Shoma Bose?

She is a psychiatrist specializing in reincarnation cases who is sought by Varsha's family to help understand Varsha's claims.

What themes does the novel explore?

The novel explores themes of reincarnation, identity, family, destiny, and environmental consciousness.

Where does the story take place?

The story spans from 1960s Calcutta to modern-day Brooklyn, involving environmental activists and hidden memories.