Rin

• Author: Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay (শীর্ষেন্দু মুখোপাধ্যায়)
• Genre: Upanyas (Novel)

Book Details:

• Publisher: Ananda Publishers
• ISBN: 9788177560824
• Pages: 124
• Weight: 226 grams
• Format: Hardcover

About the Book:

• Rin is a gripping crime thriller by Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay.
• The story revolves around the murder investigation of a wealthy, divorced woman who returned from America.
• The novel is filled with suspense, twists, and shocking revelations on every page.
• The detective’s sharp interrogations make every suspect seem guilty at some point.
• By the end, the real murderer is revealed in a way that feels both logical and emotionally impactful.
• The novel’s depth lies in making the reader sympathize even with the criminal while never justifying the crime.

About the Author:

• Born: November 2, 1935
• Birthplace: Bikrampur, Dhaka (now in Bangladesh)
• He had a nomadic childhood due to his father’s railway job.
• Lived in Kolkata during World War II and later in Bihar, North Bengal, East Bengal, and Assam.
• His early memories frequently appear in his writings.
• Studied at missionary schools and boarding schools in Cooch Behar.
• Completed his B.A. from a Kolkata college and post-graduation from the University of Calcutta.
• Started his career as a schoolteacher and later became a journalist.
• Associated with Anandabazar Patrika.
• His first short story was published in Desh magazine.
• First novel: Ghūnpōkā (ঘুণপোকা).
• First children’s novel: Monojder Adbhut Bari (মনোজদের অদ্ভুত বাড়ি).
• Awards:
  • Vidyasagar Award (1985) for excellence in children's literature.
  • Ananda Puraskar (Earlier).
  • Sahitya Akademi Award (1989) for his novel Manabjamin (মানবজমিন).