The Death of Vishnu | 
pickAn unforgettable book of fascinating characters and setting. Vishnu is dying on the landing of a small apartment building, where he has lived running odd jobs. Other homeless live on other landings. We experience his memories as he lies dying & the turmoils of the 4 families who live there for whom his death is primarily an inconvenience. Some beautiful writing in here, insightful and moving scenes - and a sad indictment of human pettiness ⬇️
I had the great privilege of traveling to India twice. The pictures are from my Trip to Mysuru and a book shops in Bengaluru.
1. The Death of Vishnu by Manil Suri
2. The Age of Shiva by Manil Suri, A Good Indian wife by Anne Cherian, The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri
3. Yes, I ❤️Indian food.
#indianindependenceday
#ManicMonday - Letter D:
🌱 The Death of Vishnu by Manil Siri
🌱 David Anthony Durham / Anthony Doerr
🌱 First thought was Disturbia (I love that movie) but then I recalled Dead Poet‘s Society (that movie‘s brilliancy is undeniable)
🌱 Neo-soul music from D‘Angelo / Might get some sideways glances but I‘m down with Dolly Parton!
🌱 Dear Mama by Tupac
Thanks for the tag @Ruthiella - this was fun!
Vibrant cover and fabulous font ruined by that awful price tag that cannot be removed without ruining the cover 🙄 #forfontssake #AndItsAugust @RealLifeReading
USED BOOKSTORE HAUL 1 of 4ish
This is one I'm hoping to get my in-person book club to read, and will read regardless.
(@shawnmooney I'm stealing your method)
#aprilbookshowers day 11, #southeastasia I read it a few years ago, but I remember The Death of Vishnu being a lyrical portrayal of the lives of several family members in a Bombay apartment building.
pickThis story was amazing. The cast of characters that float around the dying Vishnu is so mesmerizing I couldn't put it down.
