The Ever After of Ashwin Rao

"The Ever After" by Padma Viswanathan explores the enduring impact of the 1985 Air India bombing on survivors and their families, set against the backdrop of the 2004 trial of the suspects. The story follows Ashwin Rao, an Indian psychologist returning to study grief, who becomes emotionally involved with a family still grappling with loss, prompting reflections on personal and political aftermaths of tragedy. Through its narrative, the book examines the lasting emotional and societal consequences of terrorism, highlighting the complex process of healing and remembrance.