Red River: A Novel by Somnath Batabyal

A fast-paced novel about three boys coming of age during a time of militancy in Assam. Set in the northeast of India, this sprawling book delves into themes of male friendships and love, both romantic and militant. From Guwahati to Dhaka, Bhutan to London, the story unfolds with intensity as characters and events hit close to home, compelling readers to stay till the very end.