Ghachar Ghochar by Vivek Shanbag (Transl. Srinath Perur)

Vivek Shanbhag’s Ghachar Ghochar is a profound exploration of how shifting fortunes can fracture familial bonds and expose deep-seated patriarchal structures. Told through a simple yet layered single-narrator perspective, the novel depicts the emotional deterioration of Venkatachala’s family as hidden secrets and interpersonal tensions emerge. The reviewer highly commends the book's impactful storytelling and Srinath Perur’s seamless translation.