This enigmatic story- I spent 12 years trying to remember a story which I'd read in the New Yorker, and loved. Love and Longing in Bombay by Vikram Chandra, 9780571234509, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. Learn more about the program. Mr. Chandra is a marvelous storyteller. Whilst Chapter 5 did use narration to show us the characters more than the rest of the book, I think 'Wuthering Heights' did this better; if you read tha. By VIKRAM CHANDRA Little, Brown and Company. My favourite story is 'Artha'. item 2 Love and Longing in Bombay: Stories by Chandra, Vikram 2 - Love and Longing in Bombay: Stories by Chandra, Vikram. Paperback (Reprint) $ 19.99 ... Vikram Chandra offers five ingeniously linked stories—a love story, a mystery, a ghost story, and other tales spun by an elusive narrator sitting in a smoky Bombay bar. One thing for sure, while reading these stories, they do catch your attention. When young Fleur seeks revenge on a courtier at Versailles, the two worlds collide... A couple places a lock on a bridge to memorialize their relationship. In fact, the tales could have taken place in any city in India, but it just happens to be Bombay, the muse of urban Indian writers. For years I tried to reconstruct scraps of what I remembered about the story--practically nothing, except the image of a woman's fingers flying over a telephone keypad. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2010. Love and Longing in Bombay: Stories 272. by Vikram Chandra. We CARE about their fates. This was pretty thin, but insignificant enough not to detract. Boston: Little, Brown & Company. Plainly a painful experience. Vikram Chandra's writing style is just terrible to me. Some stories were scattered. Also, the novel may have done better if it had taken advantage of its 'anecdotal' setup (where much of the story is told to our narrator) to reveal the characters of the people telling them more so. Love and Longing in Bombay Love and Longing in Bombay, 1998. The linking device (the stories are supposedly all told by the same man to the same listener, an older wiser man to a younger brasher one with more to learn about life than he knows) could have been developed more thoroughly, I thought, but I found these stories consistently enjoyable and effective. Love And Longing In Bombay is a collection of five short stories narrated by a person sitting in a smoky bar in Bombay (Mumbai). Critics around the world have embraced the book as a major work by this exciting young writer. Love And Longing In Bombay contains a collection of short stories by Vikram Chandra.. Summary Of The Book. The title intrigued me as I am interested in cities, its dwellers and peculiar things about living there. Free shipping. Interesting read. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. $4.33. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Vikram Chandra rocks. The stories, entirely disconnected from each other, have one-word Sanskrit titles, namely Dharma, Artha, Kama, Shakti, and Shanti. There's a magic in Vikram Chandra's writing that is scattered all across the book in Love and Longing in Bombay. Love and Longing in Bombay, in short, develops complex, convincing characters that stay with a reader long after she has closed the book, narrates involved, absorbing stories not easily forgotten either, and recreates a world that does its setting justice. The plot under each theme weren't as interesting as it seemed to insinuate. In five haunting tales he paints a remarkable picture of Bombay - its ghosts, its passions, its feuds, its It is quite a lot about Bombay. This book is about the stories narrated by Mr. Shiva Subramanium in a dingy bar in colaba named Fisherman's Rest. Welcome back. I enjoyed the man and the ghost and the quirk and the serene. October 1st 1998 "Each sumptuous and suspenseful tale is strikingly different from the others even as they all reflect the intricacie Chandra’s second effort, Love and Longing in Bombay, is a fine example of story-telling and fable-weaving. Vikram Chandra is a remarkable, startling and very welcome exception. Gothic suspense and political intrigue spiced with romance and set against the backdrop of Federal tyranny in Mississippi during Reconstruction. Stories. Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2012, Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2000. I read these characters sometime ago. A brilliant collection of interconnected stories set in contemporary India, Love and Longing in Bombay is a bold departure and an impressive step forward for Vikram Chandra. In five haunting tales he paints a remarkable picture of Bombay - its ghosts, its passions, its feuds, its mysteries - while exploring timeless questions of the human spirit. For me they were all ok reads but nothing more. On the heels of his award-winning and extravagantly praised first novel, RED EARTH AND POURING RAIN, Vikram Chandra offers five ingeniously linked stories--a love... Free Shipping on all orders over $10. Free shipping for many products! This book is written with the perspective of Mr. Ranjit Sharma, who joins a IT company in Fountain and is introduced to Mr. Subramanium by his friend Ramani. I read a good bit of fiction by Indian authors. Read the Review. Please try again. “So now that began to develop into a full-fledged shouting match of its own, and all in all it was soon a full-scale old-style Bombay tamasha, with people watching from every balcony and window in every building, up and down the road, laughing and giving advice and yelling at each other.”, “The incredible length of Bombay sped by, those endless sprawls of buildings, huts and shacks, children squatting and shitting by the tracks, refuse, the crowded grey roads twisting and winding between, all of it blurred but fearsome in its strength, in its very life that grew it unstoppably.”, Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best Book in South Asia and Europe (1998), Love and Longing in Bombay - March Group Read, Goodreads Members' Most Anticipated Books of April. KIRKUS REVIEW Five ingeniously linked long stories by the young Indian-born author whose impressive fictional debut was the magical-realist Red Earth and Pouring Rain (1995). Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. He lives with these longings all his life until he arrives in Bombay to finally get rid of those thoughts. In India, over the past twenty years, the success of Salman Rushdie's writing (all surface brilliance, not-so-magical-realism, and an underlying condescension toward all living things other than the author) has corrupted the style of far too many Indian writers--faced with a dynamic reality to equal any on earth, they slip into silliness, excess and metaphor. This eclectic mix of stories on the vast canvas of one of the most intriguing cities of the world is quite a read. Five short stories with the colourful Bombay in the background. Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2013, Just another testimony to the brilliance of Chandra, he draws you into his stories, carries you along for the ride and allows you a tast of the culture and environment of India, excellent book, Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2015, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 12, 2018, Excellent - love this writer. These novellas of life in Bombay from the Independence era to the hi-tech age have the old-fashioned ability to make the reader neglect other matters until he or she finds out what happened. What I liked best about the title were the characters themselves, stunningly unique...you'd be hard pressed to assign them any sort of … has been added to your Cart. This matters, because telling a good story, not cleverness and fireworks, is what fiction is about. Here's a real good writer. It does all this in a spirit of artistry both timeless and contemporary at the same time. Here's a real good writer. Fiction.The main focus is placed on Vikram handra [s Love and longing in Bombay. Vikram Chandra (born 1961 in India) is an Indian-American writer. In these five haunting stories Vikram Chandra paints a remarkable. Beautifully written and deeply engaging in much t, A wonderful story collection/novel-in-stories with a fascinatingly old school framing device (the quiet man in the corner of the club who tells stories) set in modern Mumbai. 599. IN BOMBAY. The idea of five stories to talk about the purushartha is nice but I have found the stories a little bit boring. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Born in India, and living now in Washington, DC, Chandra uses memory like a telescope. $22.95. Beautifully written and deeply engaging in much the way of the magnificent. Their stories captured me. In the dark lanes of Paris, poisoners ply their secretive trade. A story of endurance and perseverance you’ll never forget. However while reading Love and Longing in Bombay, the city itself didn't strike as particularly important...as one reviewer notes, this could've been any city in the world. Love and Longing in Bombay: Stories has 2 available editions to buy at Half Price Books Marketplace Love and Longing in Bombay: Stories by Vikram Chandra starting at $0.99. Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2017. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Quite smooth. I couldn't even get myself to read the last 30 pages. This book is like a Bollywood movie - every detail in the surrounding is described to perfection and it just flows together. I don't know if I can speak coherently about the ways in which I love this book. I have to read each paragraph more than once to follow the narrative. [The story is all about a battle hardened General, struggling with the thoughts of the brother whom he could have saved from falling and eventually dying. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2011. A terrific collection of stories. I vaguley remember the story except for the fact that an old man was narrating these stories in a corner of a room or hotel. Refresh and try again. I liked the way Chandra has linked the different genera by a frame story: all the tales are told by a retired old man, who whiles away his time in a dingy bar off Sasoon Docks in Bombay. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Start by marking “Love and Longing in Bombay” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Nor, oddly, does he convey the feeling and atmosphere of Bombay. GENT: An Enemies to Lovers Standalone Romance (#BitterSweetHeat Book 1). The stories in Love and Longing in Bombay are linked by a single narrator, an elusive civil servant, who recounts an extraordinary sequence of tales to those seated around him in a smoky Bombay bar. Thank you. There's a ghost story, a gangster story, and all sorts of love stories of various kinds--a gay couple of whom one has a secret, a soldier haunted by an unforgiven childhood accident, a policeman going through a divorce investigating the murder of a loving husband and father. There is nothing shallow here, and the joy of the language is immense. Loved the fourth one most. AMAZON BARNES & NOBLE GET WEEKLY BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: Email Address Subscribe Tweet. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. One hundred short stories of ordinary men and women caught up in the extraordinary events of WWI – a time of bloodshed, horror and heartache. 399. Some of the stories don't have a conclusive ending and everything is left hanging, which could be stimulating if done well. Please try your request again later. Set against the backdrop of a smoky Bombay bar known as the Fisherman’s Rest, Chandra’s five stories are recounted by Subramaniam, a retired civil servant. I did enjoy the short story style but there were times I had to force myself to stay focussed. We’d love your help. A wonderful story collection/novel-in-stories with a fascinatingly old school framing device (the quiet man in the corner of the club who tells stories) set in modern Mumbai. I found the characters sparked my interest. The five chapters "Dharma", "Shakti", "Kama", "Artha" and "Shanti" seemed reasonable means of understanding the authors work. Her life is an emotional roller coaster. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Chandra’s deep dive into Mumbai’s underworld attracted me, but was I ready for a 992-page epic? Media Reviews "Love and Longing in Bombay stands out as a considerable accomplishment, one in which the author marries his storytelling prowess to a profound understanding of India's ageless and ever-changing society." I cannot visualise a single scene he attempts to describe so very superfluously with a pseudo intellectual approach. I recommend this to any lover of good fiction, and I look forward to future volumes from this wonderful, dauntingly-talented author. Not the author's name, not the character's name, and certainly not the name of the story. With a choice between two men and one proposing, will she embrace the heart that's real? Also, the novel may have done better if it had taken advantage of its 'anecdotal' setup (where much of the story is told to our narrator) to reveal the characters of the people telling them more so. Love and Longing in Bombay is what the title claims, tales of love and longing in Bombay, all told by a rather mysterious narrator, who meets friends in a somewhat dingy bar and spins the tales for them. Dharma. Critics around the world have embraced the book as a major work by this exciting young writer. - The New York Times. Lovely stories, at time a bit sad but the writing is great. LOVE AND LONGING IN BOMBAY-RE-VISITING THE WEAVE OF LIFE ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to elevate and examine the Indian English Fiction.The main focus is placed on Vikram Chandra’s Re-visiting, Love and longing in Bombay. Love and longing in bombay ebook, Read Love and Longing in Bombay by Vikram Chandra available from Rakuten Kobo. In five haunting tales he paints a remarkable picture of Bombay - its ghosts, its passions, its feuds, its mysteries - while Vikram Chandra’s Bombay shimmies with contradiction, seduction, and trouble. LibraryThing is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers I loved these stories. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Love and Longing in Bombay at Amazon.com. In fact, the tales could have taken place in any city in India, but it just happens to be Bombay, the muse of urban Indian write. Another book with Longing in its name.. and its theme too.. its true when they say that we all long for something.. some just know it and some don’t .. and its never ending.. one desire fulfilled leads to another and we live our lives longing for fulfilment. On the heels of his award-winning and extravagantly praised first novel, RED EARTH AND POURING RAIN, Vikram Chandra offers five ingeniously linked stories--a love story, a mystery, a ghost story, and other tales spun by an elusive narrator sitting in a smoky Bombay bar. However; there were great moments getting to know characters. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. [Just like he mentioned, the marriage of Roxxanne and Sheila's son, ends the decade long spat between the two women! This novel of life in Bombay set in the backdrop of the Independence era to the hi-tech age has the old-fashioned ability to make the reader neglect other matters. But the endings of these stories were some what disappointing. Editorial Reviews. Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2007. We believe that they are real. Author Vikram Chandra ISBN 9780571234509 Pages 272 Condition Very Good Set in contemporary India, Love and Longing in Bombay confirms Vikram Chandra as one of today's most exciting young writers. Love and Longing in Bombay. Chapters 1, 4 and 5 are the good ones. LOVE AND LONGING. Be the first to ask a question about Love and Longing in Bombay. I liked Vikram Chandra's writing - I find it poetic and very dramatic. I have truly enjoyed works by Lahiri, Mistry and others. I am sure it is not for everyone. Between 1925 and 1965, the force of Ernest Hemingway's prose ravaged two generations of American writers by seducing them into pathetic imitation of the inimitable. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. Set in contemporary India, Love and Longing in Bombay confirms Vikram Chandra as one of today's most exciting young writers. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 Beautifully written and beautifully felt emotions. 268 pp. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Unable to add item to List. Or do they? Forced into human trafficking, Maggie has only one way out. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I have a deep connection to the subcontinent and try to learn about the culture through current literature. Decades later, a reporter uncovers their unique love story. There is nothing shallow here, and the joy of the language is immense. Inspector Sartaj Singh breaks my heart in my favorite way. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Love and Longing in Bombay (1997), is a fine example of story-telling and fable-weaving. Please try again. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2015, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2014. All the stories contained in this book are well-drawn, its characters deeply sketched. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Everything Inside: Stories (Vintage Contemporaries). Some stories were scattered. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Overall, I'm glad I read it, though if anyone wants to give it a go I'd recommend skipping Chapter 2. A while back, I read Vikram Chandra’s debut novel. $9.51. Longnig and Longing in Bombay is a collection of first-rate stories with vivid characters and a style that conjures up with swift economy the pain of love and longing… In many ways, Love and Longing in Bombay is more a novel than a collection of stories. Title : Love And Longing In Bombay Author : Vikram Chandra ISBN : C143414179 EAN : 9780143414179 You may also be interested in. Writing in the handsome, clean prose that seems effortless to non-writers (while arousing jealousy in fellow writers), Chandra seduces the reader quickly and doesn't break the spell until the last page of his tales. Sacred Games Netflix Ed Part 1 By Vikram Chandra Rs. A collection of short stories... some good, others better... loved it...!! Free shipping. After watching the Netflix series based on Chandra's book, I found this book authored by him. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. 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