https://helterskelter.in/2012/06/the-prodigal-father/ Fresh Voices and New Writing From and About India Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:57:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 https://helterskelter.in/2012/06/the-prodigal-father/comment-page-1/#comment-572 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:57:00 +0000 http://helterskelter.in/?p=5716#comment-572 I have to admit that I have the privilege of knowing Bagchi a little bit, although its been a while since I last saw him. The above interview is just a reflection of who he is as a person – grounded, honest and committed to what he does and believes in. The Householder, is one of the very few Indian novels I’ve read this year, and I must say I was surprised. It takes courage to build a narrative about a middle aged, morally corrupt protagonist, particularly one from a certain socio – economic and cultural background. Bagchi manages to do this with ease in his own imitable way, and keeps you chuckling through the proceedings showcasing his dry wit, exploring the grey shades in his characters and his keen eye for detail. A couple of characters didn’t work for me, but having said that, this is a book I managed to finish in a single sitting. Incidentally, my Mum did the same and loved the book. This one’s a winner.

]]> https://helterskelter.in/2012/06/the-prodigal-father/comment-page-1/#comment-571 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:24:00 +0000 http://helterskelter.in/?p=5716#comment-571 Incidentally, I just finished reading The Householder. Accepted, it is a decent read. But I have read Above Average as well and for some intangible reason, I found the second book to be several degrees inferior to the debut.

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