Love and Longing in Bombay
Vikram Chandra
209 Pages
Language: English
Fiction
Love and Longing in Bombay by Vikram Chandra is a stunning collection of five emotionally rich stories set in the heart of Mumbai. With characters that ache, love, and betray, this book captures the soul of a city and the people who live in its shadows. Grab your free PDF download now on Bookdio, your go-to for unforgettable free books download. Read it, feel it—let the longing begin.
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"There are five kinds of truth in India," he writes, and from there, you’re hooked.
Love and Longing in Bombay is more than just a collection of short stories—it’s a beautiful, bruised love letter to a city that never sits still. And in Vikram Chandra’s hands, Mumbai becomes a living, breathing presence in every sentence.
This book doesn’t scream for your attention. It whispers. Then it takes your hand, walks you through smoky bars, creaky family homes, war zones of the heart, and moments so intimate they almost feel stolen.
Chandra is a master of nuance. He tells five distinct stories—each exploring different shades of longing, loyalty, betrayal, and human connection. And while the themes are universal, the setting grounds them in a world uniquely Indian. One where tradition collides with modernity, and emotion is often wrapped in silence.
What makes it unforgettable is how real it feels. It’s fiction, yes. But the emotions? Completely lived-in.
Whether you’re a short story fan or someone who just wants to feel something real again, this is a book you won’t forget.
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