First Proof
Living Dangerously with V.S. Naipaul
An Area of Darkness
Sadly, the fiction section disappoints. With the exception of Mamang Dai’s story, Woman, Leaf, the stories are set in urban India and mostly have a weary sameness.
Gives translations a complete go-by. All poetry is passé. So is drama. Political reportage is hot in non-fiction. Fiction disappoints.

Sadly, the fiction section disappoints. With the exception of Mamang Dai’s story, Woman, Leaf, the stories are set in urban India and mostly have a weary sameness.