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Ram Karan, a corrupt official in the Delhi school system, lives in one of the city's slums with his widowed daughter and his eight-year-old granddaughter. Bumbling, contradictory, sad, Ram is a man corroded by a guilty secret. An Obedient Father takes the reader to an India that is both far away and real - into the mind of a character as tormented, funny, and ambiguous as one of Dostoevsky's anti-heroes.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
If you're interested in exploring the depths of flawed human nature set against a richly detailed Indian backdrop, this book is a thoughtful choice. Its portrayal of Ram Karan's inner struggles offers a compelling look at morality, guilt, and personal secrets that will resonate with anyone intrigued by complex characters.
