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by Indra Sinha (Author)
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Orphaned Bhopal slum resident Animal, who used to be human before an industrial chemical accident left his bones twisted like a hairpin, narrates in a rich argot this tense and absorbing Brit import, shortlisted for the Booker in 2007. Animal, who walks on all fours, focuses on the events surrounding the impending trial of the Kampani responsible for the accident. He falls in with a group led by famous musician Somraj; Somraj's daughter, Nisha; and Nisha's boyfriend, Saint Zafar, who devotes his life to fighting the Kampani and caring for the poor. Tensions mount as suspicious Amrikan doctor Elli Barber opens a clinic in the slums, lawyers from the Kampani arrive in Khaufpur to negotiate a settlement, and Animal, desperately in love with Nisha, copes with his desires and frustrations. While some of the supporting characters remain one-dimensional, Animal's voice—a mélange of grit, pointed social criticism, profanity and lust—brings to life what could have become a tendentious parable, and his struggles personalize the novel's grand themes of secrecy, betrayal and unexpected acts of love and kindness. Sinha balances big issues with an intimate depiction of life at its bleakest. (Feb.)
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About the Author

Indra Sinha was born in India. His work of non-fiction, The

Cybergypsies, and his first novel, The Death of Mr Love, met

with widespread critical acclaim. He lives in France.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The W/Hole Human Condition, Dec 21 2007
By E. Shifrin "www.ellenshifrin.com" (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
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Indra Sinha has created an amazing tale of suspense, heartbreak, love, jealousy, universality, young adulthood - all through the powerful lens of political and multi-national corporation greed and corruption. We have much to learn from this book, as it spans the breadth and depth of the human condition, and challenges us to look beyond, way beyond our usual focus. Look, he demands, at this 'animal' - what is he really? Look, he insists, at who is governing us, who is "protecting" us. Look, he shouts, at who our friends are; in fact, what does it mean to be a friend? And look, he cries, at how we have been stripped of our humanity, our power. All that is left for us is to keep going, keep at it, be a friend, be a human being, whatever our condition. Animal gives, he receives, he challenges others, he challenges himself, he gives up, he returns. And he discovers that what he once wanted oh so badly he can do without. But he triumphs in living.

The writing demands our attention. It flows, it lurches, it cries, it laughs, it plays music. It IS music.
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