Vanity Bagh (2014)
by
Anees Salim
Book Read: May 2015
Note Written: 17 July 2015
Vanity Bagh tells the story of a young man who is convicted of aiding a terrorist act, who spends his days in jail, and remembers his life outside. Vanity Bagh is the name of the Mohalla he lived in. The unique thing about this short novel is the use of 'quotes' in various situations. There were quotes from famous people to tiny characters from the novel itself. They all aid the storyline and make the story move forward within those short words. Vanity Bagh could be a symbol of any place in India, where there are clear demarcations in localities due to communal politics and religious divisions. The novel has a good flow to it and the narrative has been kept interesting by going back and forth the life of the protagonist. A good passing read.
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