Atmaja by Rita Basu [Hardcover]

Our inner world is mysterious. Perhaps that’s why different individuals react differently to the same event. In these two novels, the author explores some complex psychological and familial crises. Both novels center around two protagonists. In the first novel, we meet a highly educated, tender daughter who, in complete dependence, once sought to navigate all the ups and downs of life by clinging to a person. But one day, her world shatters like a house of cards. Yet, she doesn’t collapse. She silently builds a new world. Still, the past casts its shadow over her. Will she ever be able to find peace? In the second novel, we experience the complexities and horrifying crimes of the adult world through the eyes of a child with special needs. Both novels tell stories of the cruel injustices and crimes that continue to be committed against children.