{"product_id":"chronicle-of-an-hour-and-a-half","title":"Chronicle Of An Hour And A Half","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChronicle of an Hour and a Half\u003c\/strong\u003e by Saharu Nusaiba Kannanari is a tightly paced novel set in Vaiga, a village in the foothills of the Western Ghats facing a severe storm. As relentless rain, flooding, fallen trees, and power cuts disrupt daily life, a rumour about an illicit affair begins to spread, creating a second and more dangerous crisis within the community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat starts as a rumour quickly grows through feverish WhatsApp messages, drawing Saud and his sons to Vaiga in search of Burhan. As uncertainty spreads, suspicion turns into collective fear and the village descends into violence and mob hysteria.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe story unfolds against the backdrop of an extreme storm that leaves Vaiga struggling with flooded surroundings, disrupted power, and difficult conditions. Amid this physical upheaval, an unverified rumour begins to circulate and gradually takes on a life of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs the rumour spreads through digital messages, the boundaries between information, suspicion, and belief become increasingly blurred. Saud and his sons arrive in Vaiga looking for Burhan, adding urgency to an already volatile situation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChronicle of an Hour and a Half\u003c\/strong\u003e examines how rumours can gain momentum within a community and how fear can escalate into mass hysteria and violence. The compressed timeframe adds to the tension as events in Vaiga spiral rapidly towards confrontation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA village in the Western Ghats facing a severe and relentless storm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe rumour of an alleged illicit affair that sets events in motion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSaud and his sons arriving in Vaiga in search of Burhan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhatsApp messages fuelling the spread of the rumour\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrowing suspicion and fear within the village community\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe escalation from rumour to mass hysteria\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA mob taking to the streets as violence erupts in Vaiga\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe consequences of rapidly spreading misinformation and collective fear\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders who enjoy tightly paced contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFans of stories about rumours, misinformation, and mass hysteria\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders interested in social and community tensions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThose who enjoy unsettling stories that unfold over a short period\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders interested in contemporary Indian fiction and digital-age anxieties\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChronicle of an Hour and a Half\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a dramatic storm with a rapidly escalating social crisis, showing how a rumour can spread through a community and contribute to fear and violence. Saharu Nusaiba Kannanari's story brings together suspense, contemporary communication, and mass hysteria in a compressed and tense narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saharu Nusaiba Kannanari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67615769559315,"sku":null,"price":470.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4494\/6707\/files\/ChronicleofanHourandaHalf.webp?v=1791223786","url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/chronicle-of-an-hour-and-a-half","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}