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Save:The Death of Vishnu by Manil Suri is a novel that takes place in a Mumbai apartment building where Vishnu, a beggar, is dying on the steps. The story follows the lives of the residents in the building, showcasing their relationships, conflicts, and intertwining stories. The plot shifts between Vishnu's dying moments and the daily lives of the apartment dwellers, providing snapshots of their struggles, desires, and interactions. The writing style blends humor, tragedy, and insights into Indian culture, with elements of sensuality, spirituality, and mundane realities woven throughout the narrative.
Not wanting to arouse Vishnu in case he hadn’t died yet, Mrs. Asrani tiptoed down to the third step above the landing on which he lived, teakettle in hand. Vishnu lay sprawled on the stone, his figure...
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