The Illicit Happiness Of Other People

The Illicit Happiness Of Other People (English, Paperback, Joseph Manu)

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The Illicit Happiness Of Other People  (English, Paperback, Joseph Manu)

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    • Language: English
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers India
    • Genre: Fiction
    • ISBN: 9789351361763, 9351361764
    • Pages: 352
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    The Illicit Happiness of Other People is a contemporary novel set in Madras in 1990.

    Summary of the Book

    When seventeen year old Unni Chacko makes a terrible decision, there is only one clue which can explain why. His anarchist father Ousep finds a comic strip Unni has drawn and begins looking into the extraordinary life of his son. Ousep is a journalist and failed novelist who has few likeable traits. He returns home late after drinking at a pub, disturbing the neighbours as he does so. His wife has had enough of his antics. Having suffered long enough, she plots to kill him. A black comedy revolving around the lives of a failed writer who has found purpose, a young cartoonist’s dangerous representation of truth, the machinations of a brilliant housewife and the innocent love of a 12 year old boy for a beautiful girl, this story will enchant readers and teases them with its mystery and philosophy.

    About Manu Joseph

    Manu Joseph is an Indian journalist and writer, currently based in Delhi. His previous book is entitled Serious Men.

    Joseph was the features editor of The Times of India and has previously written for The Independent and Wired. A graduate of Loyola College, Chennai, he won The Hindu Literary Prize and the PEN/Open Book Award for his earlier novel. The Illicit Happiness of Other People was also shortlisted for The Hindu Literary Prize in 2013.

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    • Manu Joseph is one of the finest authors writing in English in India today. His previous books, Serious Men and The Illicit Happiness of Other People, published by HarperCollins India, pushed the envelope in the genre of literary fiction in terms of both structure and content, garnered rave reviews, and won and were nominated for several national and international awards.
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    5

    Terrific purchase

    I had no idea this random book i bought online could become one of my favourites. The book comes with its own brand of dark humour,witty and thoughtful the book takes you through the extraordinary story of some unforgetable characters. Definetly provides food for thought. Thank you flipkart for the timely delivery and the good packing :-)
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    Fabulous!

    Guys, go for this wonderful book with unique plot! I assure that you will never regret buying this novel. It is so thrilling and gripping like a thriller, yet it is very witty and sarcastic. A must read for all book lovers :) I love the cover page and the quality of paper is also commendable. Thanks Flipkart for the best service !
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    Really Nice

    Good condition.
    No damage.
    Fast delivery.
    Price should be lower
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    Terrific purchase

    The book's story was promising in the start then it drags till the end and eventually turns out to be nothing that special. Writing style is good though.
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    Simply awesome

    The delivery was on time & packaged well, worth buying!!
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    Expected a better product

    Book was in bad quality
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    Terrific

    Book was delivered in good condition. Original product. Good read.
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    Classy product

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