Indian Literature

Jahnavi Barua's novel 'Undertow' delves into the complexities of family relationships and belonging, set against the backdrop of 1980s Assam and Bengaluru. The story follows protagonist Loya as she journeys to uncover her family's past amid simmering political unrest. Reviewer Ashutosh Kumar Thakur praises the book's restrained exploration of love, self-awareness, and reconciliation.