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V J James
Rural Community Life
Malayalam Literature
Myth And Reality
Cultural Identity Exploration
Translated Narrative
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Binding
Hardback
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
The Book of Exodus is a sweeping, lyrical novel set along the backwaters of Kochi, Kerala. Written in Malayalam by V.J. James and brought to life in English by translator Ministhy S., it follows Kunjootty, a writer who stays behind to capture the stories of Potta Thuruthu, the Isle of Reeds. This literary fiction invites adult readers who relish quiet epics, memory, and myth, with an emotional tone that is contemplative, hopeful, and deeply humane.
In this narrative, The Book of Exodus unfolds as a book within a book. Kunjootty's quest to craft a title that mirrors his village's voice becomes a canvas where myths and daily life collide. The novel's structure blends interwoven narratives, time-shifted memories, and the inexorable flow of the nameless river beside Potta Thuruthu. The English translation preserves the lucid, elegant cadence of the original while inviting new readers to share its intimate discoveries. The experience is immersive: a slowly unfurling epic that balances lyrical description with precise, humane detail, offering both a meditation on the past and a coming-to-terms with the present. Readers meet a cast of friends and neighbors whose lives circle toward a larger truth about community, memory, and time, with the river as constant witness to their stories.
After finishing The Book of Exodus, readers are left with a timeless portrait of a village, a sense of how stories shape memory, and an appreciation for the slow, enduring power of place. It invites reflection on time, belonging, and the quiet heroism of ordinary lives, making the experience feel transformative long after the last page.
Product Details
Author
V J James
Publisher
Penguin Vintage
Language
English
SKU
BK0510544
ISBN
9780670096534
Reading Age
All
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 699
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