{"product_id":"mumbai-noir","title":"Mumbai Noir by Altaf Tyrewala","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"167\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"571\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"186\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"184\"\u003eMumbai Noir\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dark, gritty collection of short stories that exposes the underbelly of Mumbai through the voices of its marginalized and morally conflicted inhabitants. The book consists of interconnected tales narrated by a range of characters—criminals, migrants, sex workers, beggars, domestic servants, and middle-class strugglers—each revealing a fragment of the city’s hidden realities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eSet against the backdrop of urban decay, overcrowding, and economic inequality, the stories explore themes of alienation, desire, violence, survival, and moral compromise. Tyrewala portrays Mumbai not as a glamorous metropolis, but as a harsh, unforgiving space where dreams are crushed and humanity is tested. The stark language and bleak tone challenge romanticized views of city life, offering instead an unflinching portrait of life on the margins. Together, the stories form a powerful mosaic of urban despair and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eAbout the Author — \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eAltaf Tyrewala\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Indian novelist, short-story writer, and translator known for his bold, minimalist prose and focus on urban alienation. Born in Mumbai in 1977, he gained critical acclaim with \u003cem data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eMumbai Noir\u003c\/em\u003e, which won the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eCommonwealth Writers’ Prize (Asia-Pacific)\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2002. Tyrewala’s writing often explores themes of identity, displacement, sexuality, and social exclusion. In addition to his own fiction, he has translated works from Gujarati and Urdu into English, contributing to the preservation and wider reach of regional literature. His work is recognized for its stark realism and literary intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44274217287937,"sku":"2RZ1G2M81-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/MumbaiNoir.jpg?v=1662717466","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/mumbai-noir","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}