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True Story of a Writer, a Philosopher and a Shape-shifter: A Novel
Is
it possible to possess a portable, lightweight (say 400 grams), user-friendly soul with a twenty-four-hour battery life?
WELCOME TO LORD SPIDER’S WORLD OF MARVELOUS LIES
Lord Spider, celebrated author of popular fiction; J.L. Pillai, eminent executioner and voyeur; Rosi, Spider’s wife and freelance philosopher. When they get together to write an essay on ‘Compassion’ for the revolutionary party, the art of lying reaches its outrageous zenith. So does story-telling.
Spider’s world is a novel in brilliant, irresistible free fall.
WELCOME TO LORD SPIDER’S WORLD OF MARVELOUS LIES
Lord Spider, celebrated author of popular fiction; J.L. Pillai, eminent executioner and voyeur; Rosi, Spider’s wife and freelance philosopher. When they get together to write an essay on ‘Compassion’ for the revolutionary party, the art of lying reaches its outrageous zenith. So does story-telling.
Spider’s world is a novel in brilliant, irresistible free fall.
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Published January 31, 2025
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Paul Zacharia
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Paul Zacharia, popular by his pen name Zacharia, is a renowned Malayalam author. A journalist by profession, he has written some of the most popular short stories in Malayalam. Many of them derives their theme from the unknown premises of early christian life in Kottayam and their plights.
His works are noted for their path-breaking and unconventional style and theme, and marked by a deep sense of humor, experiments in craft and narrative techniques, and an unsentimental prose.
Paul Zacharia is also noted for his involvements and strong political stands on social issues. His article against the demigod Mata Amrithanandamayi has invited the wrath of right-wing fundamentalist Hindutwa organisations. Zacharia is considered to be one of the most critically appraised authors of short fiction in Malyalam now. His novella- Bhaskara Pattelarum Ente Jeevithavum has been adapted into a film titled Vidheyan by the renowned director, Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
He is a recipient of both Kerala and National Sahitya Academy Awards.
Paul Zacharia, popular by his pen name Zacharia, is a renowned Malayalam author. A journalist by profession, he has written some of the most popular short stories in Malayalam. Many of them derives their theme from the unknown premises of early christian life in Kottayam and their plights.
His works are noted for their path-breaking and unconventional style and theme, and marked by a deep sense of humor, experiments in craft and narrative techniques, and an unsentimental prose.
Paul Zacharia is also noted for his involvements and strong political stands on social issues. His article against the demigod Mata Amrithanandamayi has invited the wrath of right-wing fundamentalist Hindutwa organisations. Zacharia is considered to be one of the most critically appraised authors of short fiction in Malyalam now. His novella- Bhaskara Pattelarum Ente Jeevithavum has been adapted into a film titled Vidheyan by the renowned director, Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
He is a recipient of both Kerala and National Sahitya Academy Awards.
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May 1, 2025
Zacharia’s book too handles the dichotomies of life in its own unique way. He addresses the complexity of different layers that make up a human being in a humorous manner. A bizarre and thought-provoking journey into the absurdities of life, creation, and the human relationships.
The tale makes you think about the highs and lows, the in-betweens, and the flight of thoughts that take place through the process of creation and the journey of life.
Zacharia’s prose is catchy, and the unlikely collaboration of these three minds leading to a long essay on compassion is quite a feat. The whole tale is about the process of creation, through different experiences, ideologies, theologies, and talks. There is a cohesive result, and the last chapter is that complete essay.
Paul Zacharia, a master of novels, essays, children’s fiction, and travelogues, interlaces satire, humor, realism, and surrealistic views to create a tale that provokes you to re-read, for you might find something more the next time.
The tale makes you think about the highs and lows, the in-betweens, and the flight of thoughts that take place through the process of creation and the journey of life.
Zacharia’s prose is catchy, and the unlikely collaboration of these three minds leading to a long essay on compassion is quite a feat. The whole tale is about the process of creation, through different experiences, ideologies, theologies, and talks. There is a cohesive result, and the last chapter is that complete essay.
Paul Zacharia, a master of novels, essays, children’s fiction, and travelogues, interlaces satire, humor, realism, and surrealistic views to create a tale that provokes you to re-read, for you might find something more the next time.
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