Red Earth and Pouring Rain
Red Earth and Pouring Rain
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
India • Contemporary
1995
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Red Earth and Pouring Rain by Vikram Chandra weaves a tapestry of interconnected stories centered around a character named Sanjay. Exploring themes of identity, myth, and history, the narrative involves a magical typewriter and an immortal monkey telling tales that span across time and continents, blending Indian folklore with contemporary events.
Mysterious
Fantastical
Contemplative
Emotional
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Vikram Chandra's Red Earth and Pouring Rain weaves a rich tapestry of Indian folklore and myth, celebrated for its lyrical prose and intricate storytelling. While praised for its ambitious narrative scope and cultural depth, some readers find its complexity challenging. The novel's blend of history, magic, and modernity captivates, but can overwhelm.
Who Should Read Red Earth and Pouring Rain?
A reader who enjoys Red Earth and Pouring Rain by Vikram Chandra likely appreciates intricate narratives blending myth and history, similar to fans of Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children or Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude. They relish rich storytelling and cultural depth.
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542
Novel • Fiction
India • Contemporary
1995
Adult
18+ years
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