The book has 14 stories, with a myriad cast of characters and explores various facets of life in the bustling metropolis. Lavanya said the book was like a feast, with each short story having its own texture and tone. I use two words to describe the writing experience, pleasure and zeitgeist. There is a deep pleasure when the reader is also drawn into this world. The other aspect is zeitgeist, meaning the spirit of the times.

Source: The Hindu April 24, 2018 09:50 UTC