{"product_id":"narcopolis-1","title":"Narcopolis by Jeet Thayil","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNarcopolis\u003c\/em\u003e is a dark, atmospheric novel set largely in the underworld of Bombay (now Mumbai), focusing on addiction, marginal lives, and shifting identities. The story follows a man named Dimple, a hijra (transgender woman) and opium addict, who works in a notorious opium den on Shuklaji Street. Through fragmented and dreamlike storytelling, the novel moves between different characters—addicts, dealers, poets, and outsiders—revealing the city’s hidden layers of pleasure, decay, and survival. As the narrative unfolds across different time periods, it explores how drugs, memory, and desire blur the boundaries between reality and hallucination. Rich in poetic language and sensory detail, the novel presents Bombay as both beautiful and haunted, capturing a world where addiction becomes a way of life and escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author —\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeet Thayil is an Indian poet, novelist, and musician known for his experimental and lyrical writing style. Before becoming a novelist, he was already an established poet and performer, which strongly influences the poetic rhythm of his prose. His debut novel \u003cem\u003eNarcopolis\u003c\/em\u003e was widely acclaimed and shortlisted for the Booker Prize, bringing him international recognition. Thayil’s work often explores themes of urban life, addiction, memory, spirituality, and marginal identities, particularly within Indian cities. His writing is known for its vivid imagery, fragmented structure, and emotional intensity, making him one of the distinctive voices in contemporary Indian literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44270743290113,"sku":"2U7XLFRB5-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/jeet.jpg?v=1684588567","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/narcopolis-1","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}