An Obedient Father
An Obedient Father by Akhil Sharma, published by Faber & Faber on May 7, 2015, is a work of fiction that delves into the life of Ram Karan, a corrupt official in the Delhi school system. Living in a slum with his widowed daughter and eight-year-old granddaughter, Ram grapples with a profound guilty secret while navigating the chaos following the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi. The narrative explores themes of corruption and familial loyalty against a backdrop of political turmoil.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of Ram’s character as he becomes ensnared in a web of political betrayals while attempting to safeguard his family. The story unfolds with a blend of irony and tragedy, revealing the complexities of Ram’s life and the burdens of his past. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English, offering a compelling glimpse into the intersections of personal and political crises within the framework of contemporary Indian society.
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Ram Karan, a corrupt official in the Delhi school system, lives in one of the city’s slums with his widowed daughter and his eight-year-old granddaughter. Bumbling, ironical, sad, Ram is also a man tortured by a terrible guilty secret. When Rajiv Gandhi, the soon-to-be Prime Minister, is murdered, the country is plunged into confusion and Ram, as his department’s resident bribe-collector, is trapped in a series of escalating, potentially deadly political betrayals. While he tries to protect himself and his family, his daughter reveals a crime that he had hoped would be buried forever.
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