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Name: The Death of Vishnu
Rating: 3 (1 reviews)
Author: Manil Suri

The Death of Vishnu follows an odd‑job man in a Bombay apartment block as he lies dying on the staircase landing, reflecting on his love affair with the seductive Padmini while the lives of the building's residents unfold around him. The story blends Hindu mythology with keen social observation, weaving the intimate drama of the characters with the rhythms of everyday Bombay life.

First publish date: 1970

Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction

Authors: Manil Suri

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