A review by shreyabaldwa
Ghachar Ghochar by Vivek Shanbhag

adventurous challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Vivek Shanbag's Ghachar Ghochar is a short story that packs a strong punch. I was intrigued by the title and the book cover. It is a book that leaves more unsaid than said, and it is in the little details and snippets that we must understand the story and its characters. Rarely do short stories hold the element of interest till the end, but this one ticks in all the right boxes. Srinath Perur’s excellent translation feels like watching a theatrical play in which you are always at the edge of the seat looking for ways to connect the dots. It's a definite must read.