The Hills are Burning by Anirban Bhattacharyya [Paperback]

Three 16-year-old friends studying at a boarding school in Kalimpong - Tukai, Norong, and

Roshan experience love, friendship, loyalty but are forced to grow up when they come face-to-face with death, destruction, and violence. Based on true events, the story is set against the violent backdrop of the Gorkhaland Agitation of the late 80s in the hills of West Bengal. The Wonder Years meets The Killing Fields in this emotional, sensitive, funny, heartbreaking true story of love, loss, memories, longing, and a revolution.

• Based on true events
• Offers a deep look into the violent backdrop of the Gorkhaland Agitation
• Delves into the multifaceted aspects of the agitation - political, social, and cultural factors, that shaped the aspirations and struggles of the Gorkha community
• Engaging narrative
• Explores themes of love, loss, and resilience