His second outstanding venture, "The Illicit Happiness of Other People", chronicles the life of Ousep Chacko, journalist and failed novelist, after his son mysteriously falls from the balcony and dies. It is a smart and poignant work that has mystery, philosophy, and an unlikely love story.
The recent one, "Miss Laila Armed and Dangerous" is set in the present socio-political scenario of the country. These books have been widely acclaimed and have been translated into many languages.
He is looking for a girl, who does not know he exists, or the story that has brought him here. He has no reasons to be discreet but still he has to be careful. He is standing near the doorway and surveying the golden banquet hall, which is filled with refined bodies in saris and jackets, and beautiful young women with straight hair who never make facial expressions.
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