Ghachar Ghochar

We are first introduced to Vincent, sitting in a Coffee House in Bangalore and avoiding responsibility. From there we spiral outward to his family as they navigate their suddenly changed situation and newfound wealth. Money affords them a laissez faire ruthlessness. They are sharp edges to those outside the family unit. The intricate dependencies on each other in poverty binds them in wealth. It's a fine balance ;) A tiny book, easily read and beautifully done. Frankly some of the reviews are almost as enjoyable to read as the book itself.

Deborah Smith, Han Kang's translator, effuses in the Guardian. Parul Sehgal in the New York Times is lyrical in her praise, calling it the Great Indian Novel and evokes the trick of translation from the original Kannada. Translator Srinath Perur does an incredible job.