Ashwin reviewed English, August by Upamanyu Chatterjee (New York Review Books classics)
Agastya Sen, the hero of English, August, is a child of the Indian elite. His …
Review of 'English, August' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
A brilliant satire and meditation on the absurd existence and functioning of the Indian government machinery in small towns. And oh, also a journey of finding himself for the protagonist. Brilliant work that can only be Indian.
Full review:
https://daariga.wordpress.com/2014/12/28/english-august-an-indian-story/