Our City That Year

Set against the backdrop of political violence in an unnamed Indian city, this powerful novel explores the fractured state of society during a turbulent period marked by suspicion, rage, and communal strife. Through the perspectives of three intellectuals and an unnamed narrator, the story vividly captures the personal and collective upheaval, reflecting broader themes of fear and division. Originally published in Hindi and translated by Daisy Rockwell, the book offers a raw and timely examination of religious nationalism and societal upheaval.