Suri, Manil

While the explicit sexuality and violence may make some readers uncomfortable, Suri's work is nevertheless smartly and fluidly written. The strong plot and character development make the novel a page-turner, while insight into the taboos of interfaith and same-gender relationships in India and commentary on what true love really is add substance. [See Prepub Alert, 8/27/12.]

PEN/Faulkner finalist for The Death of Vishnu, Suri sets us down in Mumbai on the eve of nuclear annihilation...