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Paperback
Number of Pages
144
Language
English
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Book Summary
Gopal'S Gully follows Gopal, a young Dalit boy from a village in Uttar Pradesh who is thrust into a crowded squatter colony in Mumbai after his mother's death. This debut by Zarin Virji blends coming-of-age realism with the pulse of India's city neighborhoods, inviting teens and adults who love character-driven stories of resilience, belonging, and friendship. The tone is hopeful, intimate, and alive with energy.
The novel unfolds in a warm, cinematic voice and centers on an ensemble of neighbors in the gully—the bicycle shop run by the wise Chacha, his warm-hearted daughter-in-law, the neighborhood's tough guy Raja, the eccentric three-legged dog Tiger, and the enchanting Ayesha who captures Gopal's heart. This structure lets readers move through Mumbai's small dramas with a sense of community and momentum. Virji marries vivid description with accessible prose, balancing humor with tenderness and delivering a pace that feels bustling yet intimate.
Beyond survival, the story explores belonging—Gopal discovers that family isn't only blood, but the people who lend a hand, share a laugh, and stand together in hard times. Through friendship and shared experiences in the gully, readers glimpse resilience and the healing power of community, set against the vibrant energy of Mumbai's neighborhoods.
After finishing Gopal'S Gully, readers are left with a sense of warmth and possibility, having witnessed how community helps shape identity and sustain courage through hardship. It invites reflection on what makes a family and how kindness and connection endure in the face of chaos.
Product Details
Publisher
Duckbill
Number of Pages
144
Language
English
SKU
9780143451907
ISBN
9780143451907
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 250
₹ 212
₹ 38 Off