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Rachappa Shette
Socio-Political Conflict
Human Resilience Themes
Darjeeling History
Vivid Character Narratives
Cautionary Tales
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Binding
Paper Back
Number of Pages
224
Language
English
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Book Summary
Fruits of the Barren Tree is a historical novel set in Darjeeling during the late 1980s, a volatile moment when the push for Gorkhaland unsettled a close-knit village and its people. Crafted for readers who love literary fiction with a strong sense of place, this book invites adults and mature readers to witness a community under pressure, where love, loss, and the cost of conflict unfold with quiet intensity.
Written in a lyrical, immersive style, the story follows Basnet, the village shaman, his spirited wife Nimma, their mischievous son Jhuppay, and Chyaatar, a formidable militia commander who holds sway over the village. The narrative moves through intimate scenes and vivid landscapes, painting a backdrop that feels simultaneously intimate and historical. Fruits of the Barren Tree—originally published in Nepali as Phoolange—offers an experience that is as cinematic as it is reflective, inviting readers to slow down and inhabit the characters’ choices, fears, and fragile hopes.
Its warm, descriptive voice presents a story that rides on people and place as much as on plot. The book intertwines evocative storytelling with a clear sense of time and consequence, letting you discover how desperation and idealism can drive a community toward violence—and how resilience and compassion endure even in dark moments.
After finishing Fruits of the Barren Tree, readers gain a deeper understanding of how history shapes everyday lives and how communities endure upheaval with dignity. The novel lingers with you, inviting empathy and reflection about the delicate balance between personal loyalties and collective memory.
Product Details
Author
Rachappa Shette
Publisher
PRH INDIA LOCAL PRINT
Number of Pages
224
Language
English
SKU
9780143461791
ISBN
9780143461791
Dimensions
2 x 14 x 22 cm
Binding
Paper Back
MRP: ₹ 299
₹ 254
15% Off