A Gutterful Life (Change Stories) - Softcover

Kapil, Raj

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8195890717 ISBN 13: 9788195890712

Publisher: Champ Readers, 2023

Synopsis

Hindus and Muslims live in harmony across an open gutter (naala) at the edge of the city. Whether it’s the story of Somu and Aklaq – two innocent souls from different religions who stumble into each other on the naala and foster a friendship like no other; Billu and Arif – two budding businessmen trying to make a living – who are subjected to inter-community politics through the tryst of fate; or the community’s favourite Chai-Chachu – an old tea-seller with unknown origin but an important story to tell, A Gutterful Life brings forth a plethora of sentiments culminating in an emotional climax. Will Aklaq and Somu’s friendship survive the vagaries of communal division? Will Chai-Chachu be able to bridge the gap between Hindus and Muslims across the naala? Will religious propaganda compel people to forget their hardships and sow seeds of division in the illusion of unity?

About this title

About the Author

Kapil Raj is a professional, speaker and writer-activist based in Delhi-NCR, India. With the heart of a philosopher, mind of a realist, and a deep-rooted non-conformist, he lives many lives, yet stealing the time for the most precious thing that matters to him: crafting plots, playing with characters, and weaving the stories, challenging the social dogmas. His debut novel ENDURER A Rape Story is critically acclaimed by the media and loved by the readers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Champ Readers
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8195890717
• ISBN 13: 9788195890712
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 85