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Binding

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Number of Pages

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Age Group

All

Language

English

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Book Summary

This is a fiction collection featuring twenty-seven short stories, one novelette, and a novel. Its central aim is to illuminate everyday humanity with irony, humor, and quiet compassion. The tonal range moves from light-hearted to contemplative, inviting readers who enjoy literary fiction to savor thoughtful, well-crafted storytelling in a voice that feels both humane and assured.

Product Details

Author

Manoj Das

Publisher

Penguin Random House

Number of Pages

360

Language

English

SKU

9780141007007

ISBN

9780141007007

Reading Age

All

Dimensions

12.7x2.31x19.79cm

Binding

Paperback