Herbert

Set against the backdrop of global upheaval in 1992, Herbert explores the life of a young man in Calcutta as he contemplates ending his journey amid a world of political and personal change. Described as a satirical and energetic tale, the novel vividly portrays a city grappling with forces beyond its control and the tenderness of a character caught in this tumult. Winner of the 1997 Sahitya Akademi Award, this book offers a deeply human perspective amid widespread chaos.