The characters are also varied as they are realistic. A Soviet Army Captain fights the Mujaheddin in 1980’s Afghanistan, a street beggar tries to make sense of reality in Darjeeling, an Indian Naval Attaché juggles life and career in New Delhi, a school boy comes of age in Darjeeling, a Wall Street Stock Broker finds the meaning of life in Sahara, an Afro-American teenager questions life itself in Memphis, Tennessee and many others.
A must read for all Short Story lovers.Barun Roy is a well acclaimed author based in India. He has authored more than 12 books. He is best known for his works in fiction particularly short stories and novels. However, he is also known for his work in non fiction having authored most of his books in the field of Indian History, Journalism and Mass Communication.