HALWAI

Details:

• Translators: DR. SHRIMATHI MADIMAN

• ISBN: 9789353174316

• Edition: 1

• Publishing Year: FEBRUARY 2020

• Pages: 168

• Language: Translated from English to Marathi

• Category: FICTION

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

Book Description:

In this poignant and humorous tale, the apple of Jagan’s eye is his son, Mali, for whom he feels a deep but awkward affection, one that seems to go unreciprocated. The story begins when Mali unexpectedly announces his decision to abandon school and head to America to become a writer. This decision throws Jagan’s fatherly feelings into greater turmoil.

As the years pass, Mali returns with a half-Korean, half-American wife and a bold scheme to market a novel-writing machine. Jagan is left dumbfounded, caught in a world that is changing faster than he can comprehend. His cherished views on marriage and morality seem irrelevant in this new, rapidly evolving world. The generational clash between Jagan and Mali deepens, becoming more tragicomic with each passing chapter.

Jagan’s eventual escape from the constraints of paternal love and his acceptance of Mali’s unconventional life comes as a surprising twist, in keeping with the unpredictable nature of this delightful and thought-provoking story.

This book expertly blends humor and tragedy, illustrating the challenges of adapting to change while maintaining personal values. It’s a compelling exploration of family dynamics, generational gaps, and the tensions between traditional expectations and modern realities.