The Book of Passing Shadows (F.B)

Book Details

• Author: C.V. Balakrishnan

• Brand: Niyogi Books

• Edition: First Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 228

• Release Date: 20-10-2021

• Model Number: AZF819

• Part Number: AZF819

• EAN: 9789389136821

• Package Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches

• Languages: English

About The Book

The Book of Passing Shadows (translated from Malayalam original Aayusinte Pusthakam) is a poignant tale set in a Malabar village of Christian settlers. The novel chronicles the story of a family's tragic fall from grace and their eventual journey toward redemption. Through the life of Yohannan, the narrative explores the complex struggle between bodily temptations and spiritual aspirations, where the sins of one generation haunt the next.

As Yohannan journeys from the innocence of childhood to the devastation of adolescence, he loses everyone he once called family: a father imprisoned for a crime, a mother who dies in grief, an elder sister who elopes to seek a better life, a grandfather who dies after committing a sin, and a lover who chooses religion over a life together. Amid these trials, Yohannan finds solace in Sara, a grieving widow who has suffered equally at the hands of fate.

Faith, with its biblical undertones and moral dilemmas, plays a crucial role in this deeply emotional and spiritual tale, exploring the agony and pathos of the human condition. With a lyrical style and rich scriptural allusions, The Book of Passing Shadows has resonated with readers since its first publication in 1984.