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While the colourful sweetmeats are frying in the kitchen, Jagan immerses himself in his copy of the Bhagavad Gita. A widower of firm Gandhian principles, Jagan nonetheless harbours a warm and embarrassed affection for his wastrel son Mali. Yet even Jagan's patience begins to fray when Mali descends on the sleepy city of Malgudi full of modern notions, with a new half-American wife and a grand plan for selling novel-writing machines. From different generations and different cultures, father and son are forced to confront each other, and are taken by surprise ...
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.
A tender look at generational and cultural clashes.
Who is this book for?
The Vendor Of Sweets offers a warm, nuanced exploration of family dynamics and cultural shifts. You'll enjoy how the narrative delicately balances tradition and modernity, making it a relatable and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in personal growth and familial bonds.
