Ravan & Eddie

Not sure why I hadn't heard of this book until recently. Absolutely loved it. I think the best thing about Nagarkar is that he says it like it is; never shy of something scandalous, never employing a deliberate euphemism. The brazen innocence of his narrative is almost child-like, and that makes sense given the protagonists of the novel. The reality of Mazagaon chawl and its residents is laid bare, open for your scrutiny, just like how their lives are to each other.

Nagarkar's humour & writing style reminded me of Jerome's in Three Men In A Boat - sure they're very different books but I find them similar in spirit.