Lal Nil Manush by Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay [Hardcover]

of desires, ambitions, and human frailties, steeped in sin and repentance. The plot revolves around Rebonth, who promises Potol money to buy a garden if he can kill Kunj. However, Kunj survives yet again. Rebonth was once Kunj's close associate; they shared a political bond, but their relationship fractured during election time, complicating everything.

Ambition rarely follows a straight path. The novel raises questions about the paternity of Sabitri's unborn child—Kunj’s sister-in-law—and explores Rebonth's shifting affections: why does he reject his wife Shyamshree in favor of Banshree? Meanwhile, Rajju circles Banshree obsessively on his bicycle like a madman. Through these tangled lives, the novel delves into the murky depths of human nature, confronting both sin and the subsequent guilt that follows. Lalnilmanush is a profound reflection on life's moral complexities.