A Man from Motihari

Name : A Man from Motihari

Author : Abdullah Khan

Book Format : Paperback

Edition : Frist Edition

Genre : Historical Fiction

ISBN : ISBN-13 ? : ? 978-0143459187

Language : English

Pages : 301-400 Pages

Publish Year : 2023

Publisher : Penguin Random House India

Sub Genre : Historical Fiction Books

When dapper Aslam, an aspiring writer from a small town of India, who is recovering from a broken relationship accidently meets gorgeous and intelligent Jessica, an actor, activist and ex-pornstar from Los Angeles, they fall hopelessly in love with each other. This novel is about these two unlikely characters and their journeys in the backdrop of the rise of right-wing political forces in India. In this novel, besides telling his story, Aslam, the protagonist, also meditates over his understandings of weighty issues, like national and religious identities, political violence and concept of morality and pure love. Set in the backdrop of the meteoric rise of extreme right-wing politics in India, the novel also takes its readers on a cultural journey of the Indian hinterlands telling them about George Orwell's connection with Motihari, a dust-ridden town of 100,000 which is famous for its sweet mangoes, its criminal politicians, and kidnapping gangs.

About the Author

Abdullah Khan is a Mumbai-based novelist, screenwriter, literary critic and banker. Born in a village near Motihari, Bihar, Abdullah was initially educated in Urdu-medium and madrasa schools. His writings have appeared in Brooklyn Rail (New York), Wasafiri (London), The Hindu (India), Daily Star (Bangladesh) and Friday Times (Pakistan), among other publications. Viraam, his debut film as a screenwriter, was released

Country of Origin : India