Gati by Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay [Hardcover]

The story "Gati" is successful on two fronts: it signifies both movement and consequence. This novel is filled with numerous events that unfold at an astonishing pace. Yet, the narrative is so well-structured that the logic never feels sluggish, and the outcomes do not seem forced.

Beneath the surface of indulgent and seemingly carefree upper-class life lies hidden suffering, the thorn of envy, and the crisis of uncertainty. Shirishendu Mukhopadhyay reveals these themes through the relational struggles of vividly alive characters from various social strata. At the same time, he paints a remarkable portrait of an omniscient and omnipotent force that continues to move relentlessly, even while remaining still.