The Circle Of Life is a powerful, heartfelt novel about five friends who first met at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, in 1999. This hardback edition invites you to witness their intertwined lives as they navigate relationships, careers, and the unpredictable turns of existence. Written for adults who love literary fiction with depth, memory, and a hopeful heart, The Circle Of Life offers warmth, reflection, and a sense that life comes full circle.
Presented with a warm, character-driven voice, The Circle Of Life follows Uttara, Janaki, Arvind, K. Subba, and Sumitra through decades of choices, dreams, and disappointments. Each chapter shifts perspective, weaving a rich tapestry of backgrounds that shape how they see themselves and one another. The journey unfolds with the reunion after 25 years as a lens to examine how ambition, friendship, and love endure, falter, and evolve. If you savor thoughtful storytelling, vivid settings, and relatable human moments, this book will draw you in from the first page.
With a measured pace and lyrical prose, The Circle Of Life invites readers to notice the small, quiet turning points that define a life. The structure emphasizes connection—how conversations, memories, and choices ripple across time—creating a compelling sense of inevitability about the paths we choose and the ones we leave behind. Though rooted in realism, the novel's emotional scale remains intimate, offering lessons about resilience, empathy, and the power of staying connected when life pulls you in different directions.
- Interwoven stories of five friends who meet at IISc Bangalore in 1999 and reunite 25 years later
- A warm, character-driven narrative centered on Uttara, Janaki, Arvind, K. Subba, and Sumitra
- Themes of friendship, ambition, resilience, hope, and life's surprises
- Thoughtful pacing, vivid settings, and a lyrical, accessible voice
- Hardback edition that feels gift-worthy and keepsake-worthy
After finishing The Circle Of Life, readers are left with a deeper appreciation for the circles that bring people back together. It offers comfort and inspiration, a sense that, no matter where life takes us, the relationships that matter most can endure—and perhaps guide us toward brighter futures.
