Publisher's Synopsis
The Kabab Maker and the Consultant explores the experiences of love, greed, betrayal, friendship and guile. There is darkness here, but also a strong undercurrent of optimism and hope, for the stories offer an empathetic view of human nature. Set in contemporary India, these riveting tales spot the behaviour patterns that cut across social distinctions and try to understand life as a set of basic human experiences common to all of us. Does the Consultant influence the Kabab Maker, or is it vice-versa? Are we driven by circumstances, or is there an invisible hand in our life? Can a seemingly helpless widow outwit a seasoned Brigadier at his own game? What happens when a young entrepreneur suffering from an identity-crisis is buffeted against a taxi-driver? Crisp, well-written, with a polished narrative voice and unexpected quickly twists, these stories release refreshing bursts of positive energy, leaving the reader with a lingering whiff of emotions.
