Jeet Thayil
Jeet Thayil is an Indian poet, novelist, librettist, and musician. He is best known for his novel 'Narcopolis', which was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2012.
Books
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1. Narcopolis
Set in the opium dens and underbelly of Bombay, the novel weaves a vivid tapestry of addiction, desire, and the human condition. It follows a cast of characters, including the enigmatic Dimple, a hijra who works in a brothel, and Rashid, the owner of an opium house, as they navigate the city's intoxicating and often perilous landscape. Through their intertwined lives, the narrative explores themes of escape, transformation, and the relentless passage of time, painting a haunting portrait of a city and its inhabitants caught in the throes of change.
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