Between the Assassinations

Set in the Indian town of Kittur, this collection by award-winning author Aravind Adiga offers a compelling glimpse into a diverse array of lives shaped by social, economic, and political forces. Through vivid characters—from a young boy drawn into wrongdoing to a Marxist falling in love—Adiga paints a powerful, unflinching portrait of modern India, blending humor, empathy, and piercing candor.