The City Son

"The City Son" by Samrat Upadhyay is a powerful and understated novel that explores complex family dynamics and taboo subject matter. It follows Didi, a woman who grapples with her husband's hidden secret and the repercussions for the young boy caught in the midst. As the story unfolds, the emotional and physical impacts of Didi's actions threaten to upend the lives involved, creating a haunting and memorable narrative.