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ವಿಕರ್ಣ | Vikarna
ಈ ಕಾದಂಬರಿ ಒಂದು ಸಸ್ಪೆನ್ಸ್ ಡ್ರಿಲ್ಲರ್ ವರ್ಗಕ್ಕೆ ಸೇರುತ್ತದೆ ಅನ್ನುವುದಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಕಾದಂಬರಿಯ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ವರ್ಗಕ್ಕೂ ಸೇರುತ್ತದೆ ಅನ್ನಬಹುದು. ಕಾದಂಬರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಮಾಜದಿಂದ ನಿರಾಕರಿಸಲ್ಪಟ್ಟ ಕೆಲ ಪಾತ್ರಗಳಿವೆ, ಜನಾಂಗಗಳಿವೆ ಮತ್ತು ಕರ್ಣ ಕಠೋರವಾದ ಪದಗಳಿವೆ, ಪ್ರೇಮ, ಕಾಮ ಮತ್ತು ಅದರ ಸನ್ನಿವೇಶಗಳಿವೆ. ಖಂಡಿತವಾಗಿಯೂ ಈ ಕಾದಂಬರಿ ಮಡಿವಂತರಿಗಲ್ಲ. ಅಕಸ್ಮಾತ್ ನೀವು ಸರಳ, ಶುದ್ಧ, ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಮನೆಮನೆ ಕತೆಯುಳ್ಳ ಕಾದಂಬರಿಯ ಹುಡುಕಾಟದಲ್ಲಿದ್ದರೆ ಅಂತವರಿಗೆ ಇದೊಂದು ಅಸಹ್ಯದ ಕಾದಂಬರಿಯಾಗಬಹುದು. ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ಇದನ್ನು ಖರೀದಿಸುವ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನ ಮಾಡಬೇಡಿ. ಬದಲಿಗೆ ಸಮಾಜದಲ್ಲಿ ನಮ್ಮೊಡನೆಯೇ ಬದುಕುತ್ತಿರುವ ವಿವಿಧ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗಳ ಬಗ್ಗೆ, ಸಮಾಜದ ಡಾಂಭಿಕತೆ, ಮುಖವಾಡ, ಮೋಸ, ವಿಲಕ್ಷಣ ಪ್ರೇಮ, ವಿಕೃತತೆ, ಕ್ರೌರ್ಯದ ಪರಿಚಯ ಬೇಕಿದ್ದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತ್ರ ಈ ಪುಸ್ತಕ ನಿಮ್ಮದಾಗಬಹುದು. ಯಾವುದೇ ಪೂರ್ವಾಗ್ರಹವಿಲ್ಲದೆ ಸಮಾಜದ ಹುಳುಕುಗಳನ್ನು ಕನ್ನಡಿಯಂತೆ ಎತ್ತಿ ತೋರಿಸುವ ಪ್ರಾಮಾಣಿಕ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದೇನೆ. ಜೊತೆಗೆ ಕೈಮ್ ಜಗತ್ತಿನ ಹೊಸ ಹೊಳಹುಗಳನ್ನು ತೋರಿಸುವ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದೇನೆ. ಇನ್ನು ನೀವುಂಟು ಮತ್ತು ಈ ಕಾದಂಬರಿಯುಂಟು. ಸಾದತ್ ಹಸನ್ ಮಾಂಟೋವಿನ ಕೆಳಗಿನ ಸಾಲುಗಳು ನಿಮಗಾಗಿ ಅಂತ ಹೇಳುತ್ತಾ... (ಹಿಂಪುಟದಿಂದ)
580 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2025
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February 27, 2026
I really enjoyed the book, it’s a gripping suspense thriller that kicks off with the shocking public murder of criminal lawyer Santhosh. The story spirals into a chilling series of killings by a serial killer with a hidden motive, all unraveled by the quirky investigator Vikarna. What starts as a mystery unfolds into a dark tale of a 17-year-old grudge and brutal revenge.
I’m genuinely impressed by the author’s debut effort; crafting a 600-page novel with a sprawling cast of interconnected characters and a cinematic, high-stakes climax is no small feat.
The storytelling feels almost visual like watching a movie, with a seamless blend of linear and non-linear narrative. The depth of research and the way each new character is introduced is truly commendable.
However, there’s one aspect that left me deeply uncomfortable. I met the author, Divakar Azad, at a book exhibition. He was standing alone, and I bought his book purely to support Kannada literature, without any thought to his background or identity. But the book itself takes a troubling turn by singling out and targeting a specific community and color, much like how politics exploits divisions for votes. The author seems fixated on the idea that all wealthy individuals are entitled brats perpetuating caste hierarchies, while the poor are eternally oppressed victims of historical injustice. This reductionist perspective feels lazy and one-sided.
There’s a particular scene where a noble but poor teacher, witnessing injustice, strikes a student, only for the narrative to frame this as symbolic of "centuries of oppression by Savarnas." It’s an oversimplification that rings hollow and feels forced.
Despite these reservations, I genuinely loved the book and believe in encouraging new authors without judging their backgrounds.
That said, I hope the author’s success isn’t overshadowed by such divisive ideologies. It’s possible to tell powerful stories without resorting to hatred or stereotyping, here’s hoping his future works reflect that growth.
I’m genuinely impressed by the author’s debut effort; crafting a 600-page novel with a sprawling cast of interconnected characters and a cinematic, high-stakes climax is no small feat.
The storytelling feels almost visual like watching a movie, with a seamless blend of linear and non-linear narrative. The depth of research and the way each new character is introduced is truly commendable.
However, there’s one aspect that left me deeply uncomfortable. I met the author, Divakar Azad, at a book exhibition. He was standing alone, and I bought his book purely to support Kannada literature, without any thought to his background or identity. But the book itself takes a troubling turn by singling out and targeting a specific community and color, much like how politics exploits divisions for votes. The author seems fixated on the idea that all wealthy individuals are entitled brats perpetuating caste hierarchies, while the poor are eternally oppressed victims of historical injustice. This reductionist perspective feels lazy and one-sided.
There’s a particular scene where a noble but poor teacher, witnessing injustice, strikes a student, only for the narrative to frame this as symbolic of "centuries of oppression by Savarnas." It’s an oversimplification that rings hollow and feels forced.
Despite these reservations, I genuinely loved the book and believe in encouraging new authors without judging their backgrounds.
That said, I hope the author’s success isn’t overshadowed by such divisive ideologies. It’s possible to tell powerful stories without resorting to hatred or stereotyping, here’s hoping his future works reflect that growth.
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