“She was in ward 33 again, lying in bed, a bed with a dark green sheet and a view of the outside. We could both see a man and woman getting out of a taxi. They were young and stood for a while, as if hesitating, in front of the hospital. Then the man took the woman’s hand and they walked into the hospital and we lost them. ‘That’s why Indian women fall ill,’ Em said. ‘So that their husbands will hold their hands.”
This book delves into the complexities of family dynamics and the search for personal identity, focusing on the life of a young woman named Em and her relationship with her father, known as the Big Hoom. more
Jerry Pinto is an Indian writer born in 1966. His works are known for their vivid portrayal of the everyday life in Mumbai's underbelly, particularly his skill in depicting the psychology and emotions of the socially marginalized. Pinto's writing style is delicate and empathetic, and his works have received widespread acclaim both in India and internationally. more
“What is it about the sea? Is it because it’s there?”