Description
In One Small Voice, Santanu Bhattacharya introduces Shubhankar—nicknamed Shabby—who, at the age of ten, witnesses an act of mob violence in Lucknow during the early 1990s. That moment, unspoken in his household, haunts him as he grows into adulthood. Seeking escape through education, career, and city life in Mumbai, Shabby tries to outpace his past.
Fig Tree’s beautifully produced hardback captures Bhattacharya’s intimate, emotionally rich narrative—an exploration of friendship, national politics, and the burdens of memory. Shortlisted for multiple prizes, this edition marks the celebrated debut of a bold new voice in Indian fiction.

