Kaktarua by Sayak Aman [Hardcover]

In the quietude of night, a red scooter speeds away leaving behind the deserted alleys; two uncannily similar girls dance away their agonies streetside; a young woman loses her life to a murder in a distant village; anonymous faces paint the clean city walls with images of sharp satire; another girl hears strange whispers before she wields the knife on her wrist - amidst these unfolding events , in the heart of the city, stands a lone ‘kaktarua’ with a white flower. There begins a surreal romantic saga. Sayak Aman shows the hard truths of the current socio-economic scenario and the scarring effect it has on the youth in a way that not only resonates with every reader but also has a subliminal impact, urging action. With a deceptively magical and unflinchingly honest narrative, ‘Kaktarua’ skillfully evokes both tears and cheers.