Although I have tried reading K. R. Meera's works in the original language, Malayalam, I wasn't able to enjoy her writing style. I did however want to give her stories another chance so I read this one in English. This book was a decent read, although long-winded at times. I was not able to understand the protagonist's motivation but enjoyed seeing how the Emergency affects people and their lives even decades later. To be honest, except for the main character, I loved everything about this book. I also quite enjoyed the fact that the book looked at the Naxalbari revolution from not just the rebels' point of view but also the police force's. I don't think I'll ever read this book again but I also don't regret reading this one. It really did give me valuable insights into how the Naxal movement shaped lives in Kerala.

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