{"product_id":"estuary-perumal-murugan-translated-by-nandini-krishnan","title":"Estuary - Perumal Murugan (Translated by Nandini Krishnan)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFROM THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE-LONGLISTED AUTHOR | Now in a brilliant new paperback edition featuring an exclusive translator's note by Nandini Krishnan.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eLate at night, Kumarasurar’s phone rings shrilly. On the other end is his teenage son, who is away at a high-pressure college. What follows is a seemingly simple demand that completely paralyzes Kumarasurar with fear—igniting a spiraling anxiety that his fragile middle-class finances, and perhaps even his son’s life, are in immediate jeopardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eAs a father’s emotional landscape rapidly unravels, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003eEstuary\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e lays bare the different ways—by turns absurd, heartbreaking, and deeply endearing—in which a traditional man and his digital-native son attempt to navigate the dizzying, contemporary urban world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eMarking celebrated Tamil master Perumal Murugan’s very first novel set in an urban environment, this book is a razor-sharp, satirical parody of modern Indian society. With unmatched wit, Murugan dissects everything from predatory e-commerce platforms and the toxic fitness industry to political manipulation, hollow social networks, and soul-crushing educational \"cram schools.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eAt its beating heart, the novel peels back the hidden layers of middle-class urban loneliness: the monotonous grind of an ordinary office job, the emotional distance of a marriage where the partners only communicate through their child, and the immense pressure on salaried parents to secure their children's success at any cost. Through a world wrecked by unchecked consumerism and an obsession with hyper-growth, Murugan weaves a tender, unforgettable story that ultimately points toward a beautiful path of redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy This Contemporary Novel is a Must-Read:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Master Satirist at Work:\u003c\/b\u003e Perumal Murugan deftly pivots from his classic rural landscapes to deliver a biting, humorous, and universally relatable look at city life, technology, and parenting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlawless Translation:\u003c\/b\u003e Nandini Krishnan expertly preserves Murugan's signature tenderness, sharp wit, and distinct linguistic flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEssential Social Commentary:\u003c\/b\u003e Creatively challenges a modern culture where technology overrides common sense and expensive degrees fail to guarantee a true education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52398408204571,"sku":null,"price":339.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/91xM1uiDTIL._SL1500.jpg?v=1782369662","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/hi\/products\/estuary-perumal-murugan-translated-by-nandini-krishnan","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}