Chronicle Of An Hour And A Half by Saharu Nusaiba Kannanari

Expertly crafted, fast-paced tale of spreading gossip and collective panic. In the foothills of the Western Ghats, the village of Vaiga is currently facing a storm of unprecedented proportions: constant rainfall, fallen trees, overflowing river, and frequent power outages... But there is another, more covert storm brewing beneath the surface. It all starts with a rumor of an extramarital affair- a rumor that compels Saud and his sons to travel to Vaiga to find Burhan. This rumor quickly takes on a life of its own, fueled by frenzied WhatsApp messages. In the resulting chaos, violence erupts in Vaiga and a bloodthirsty mob takes to the streets. With its precise prose and vibrant depictions, Chronicle of an Hour and a Half is a captivating, disquieting read.