Plabon Uran by Kaushik Pal [Hardcover]

"Tsunami!" – Kaushik Pal's debut novel Plabon is set against the backdrop of the devastating natural disaster of December 2004. That fateful day, the tsunami ravaged six coastal nations across Southeast Asia.

For photojournalist Soumitra, this catastrophe presents the biggest assignment of his life—a chance to cover the tsunami from ground zero in the Andaman Islands. But with all flights canceled due to the disaster, his journey is uncertain. Meanwhile, taxi driver Sriram faces a personal storm—his wife, Sabarmati, has abandoned him and their son, Sreenu, to elope with a notorious extortionist. Despite this betrayal, Sriram's love remains steadfast.

Amidst unimaginable destruction, two extraordinary love stories unfold, their fates swaying like a dinghy caught in waves of faith and doubt. Plabon is not just about the tsunami—it is a novel rich with multiple intertwined narratives, seamlessly connecting Kolkata, Andaman, Chennai, America, and Poland in a tapestry of human resilience and emotions.