From the arid ‘black soil’ region of Tamil Nadu comes this sumptuous ‘thali meal’ of short stories. From main courses to palate-tickling curries, dips and pickles, this collection offers a variety of perspectives within the overall confines of genre and theme.
A Many-layered and Evocative Collection from Varied Perspectives
Malini Seshadri
ALONG WITH THE SUN: STORIES FROM TAMIL NADU’S BLACK SOIL REGION by Edited by Ki. Rajanarayanan. Translated from the original Tamil with commentary by Padma Narayanan HarperCollins Publishers India, 2021, 314 pp., INR 399.00
April 2024, volume 48, No 4