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The Book Show #1293 - Manil Suri

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Joe Donahue
Published April 30, 2013 at 3:06 PM EDT

    Manil Suri's new novel, The City of Devi, opens with India and Pakistan on the verge of nuclear war. India is roiled by factional violence between Hindus and Muslims. Bombers strafe citizens, vigilantes settle scores, and terrorists set off dirty bombs around the country as Mumbai boils over with fear and fury. But, at its heart, it is a love story.
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