Half the Night Is Gone

<p><strong>About the Book</strong></p> <p>Following the death of his son, an ageing writer begins working on a novel that gradually intertwines with his own grief. Moving between contemporary Delhi and an aristocratic family in pre-Independence India, the book explores loss, fatherhood, memory, class, and storytelling itself.</p> <p><strong>What the Story Feels Like</strong></p> <p>This novel feels like a long conversation about grief—patient, thoughtful, and deeply compassionate. Rather than offering comfort, it offers understanding.</p> <p><strong>Why You Should Read It</strong></p> <p>Amitabha Bagchi creates a meditation on memory and storytelling unlike anything else in contemporary Indian literature. It asks whether stories can preserve what life inevitably takes away.</p> <p>Every page invites reflection not only on the characters but also on our own relationships with family, love, and remembrance.</p> <p><strong>What Makes It Memorable</strong></p> <p>Its layered narrative structure and extraordinary emotional intelligence. The novel continues unfolding long after it ends.</p> <p><strong>Reading Experience</strong></p> <p>Literary, contemplative, emotionally profound, and unforgettable.</p> <p><strong>Perfect For Readers Who</strong></p> <ul> <li>Love literary fiction</li> <li>Enjoy reflective narratives</li> <li>Appreciate multi-layered storytelling</li> <li>Like novels centred on memory and family</li> </ul>