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M Dattathri
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
224
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
What’s Your Price, Mr Shivaswamy? is a gently satirical literary novel set in contemporary Bengaluru that follows a retiree who must rejoin the workforce after a housing scam upends his plans. This intimate, character-driven story probes material need, spiritual longing, and the price of peace, making it a thoughtful read for adults who enjoy humane, thought-provoking fiction.
Written in steady, compassionate prose, What’s Your Price, Mr Shivaswamy? unfolds through a sequence of quiet, human encounters in Bengaluru. The author’s translation preserves a lyrical, accessible rhythm, letting the reader feel Shivaswamy's inner deliberations as he weighs security against serenity. The tale moves between moments of humor and the stark cost of choices, offering a thoughtful journey rather than rapid twists. You meet characters who reflect different facets of aspiration and integrity, and you witness a city that becomes as much a character as the man himself.
Structured with measured pace, the novel weaves together observations of urban life, family ties, and the practical pressures of retirement and housing. The result is a story that feels both intimate and universal, letting readers savor the humor without losing sight of the deeper questions at stake.
What’s Your Price, Mr Shivaswamy? invites readers to consider how much one would sacrifice for peace of mind and what remains when the price is paid. After finishing, the reader is left with a warm, contemplative sense of possibility and a clearer sense of what truly matters in life.
What’s Your Price, Mr Shivaswamy? leaves readers with a warm, contemplative sense of what truly matters and the belief that integrity and humanity endure, even when life asks hard questions.
Product Details
Author
M Dattathri
Publisher
Penguin
Number of Pages
224
Language
English
SKU
BK0522177
ISBN
9780143471646
Reading Age
All
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 599
₹ 509
15% Off