Night in the Hills
Night in the Hills by Manav Kaul, published by Penguin Random House India Pvt. Limited on June 17, 2025, is a collection of short stories that delves into the complexities of human emotions. This edition, comprising 184 pages, presents narratives that explore themes of grief, passion, loneliness, and first love. Each story invites readers into the lives of characters who experience profound moments that resonate with universal feelings, creating an intimate connection with their journeys.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of human experiences woven throughout the stories, such as the youthful love of Raju in “A Bunch of Old Letters” and the exploration of intimacy between Inder and Roshni in a hospital setting in “Tragedy.” The collection also features poignant reflections on lost love in “Itti and Uday” and the unique perspective of a character in “A Copy Artist.” With its sensitive portrayal of hope and despair, Night in the Hills offers tales that can be savored, allowing readers to dip in and out of its emotional landscapes.
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A Night in the Hills is rich with human stories of grief, passion, loneliness, first love and emotions that defy explanation. One feels as if these people have moved in and out of their lives at some point in time. Whether it is the young love of Raju in A Bunch of Old Letters, or the exploration of intimacy between Inder and Roshni in a hospital in Tragedy, or a lost love in Itti and Uday, one finds oneself absorbed in the palpability of their existence. You feel as if you’ve have met A Copy Artist who’s not only lost all sense of reality, but also insists it all be seen through his lens. The Swallow creates a world where very different people are brought together and yet they share a bond.
Full of sensitive moments of hope and despair, togetherness and separation, A Night in the Hills carries tales that you can dip into and savor.
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