Red River

Red River by Somnath Batabyal – Love and Loyalty in a Time of Violence

Red River by Somnath Batabyal is a fast-paced novel about three boys growing up in Assam during the early years of militancy, and the very different paths they take into adulthood and love.

Lyrical and vivid, it follows three families whose lives are bound together by destiny and pulled apart by history.

About This Book

Set in a fragile homeland, the story weaves together boyhood joys and young romance against a backdrop of conflict. Love and loyalty are tested at every turn.

From Guwahati to Dhaka, Bhutan and London, the novel crosses dangerous borders on an epic journey that changes everything it touches.

What You'll Discover

• Three boys growing up in the early years of militancy in Assam
• Three intertwined families shaped by history
• Boyhood friendship and young romance
• A journey from Guwahati to Dhaka, Bhutan and London
• Love and loyalty in a time of violence

Perfect For

• Readers of literary and historical fiction
• Those interested in Assam and North-East India
• Fans of stories about friendship, family and conflict
• Readers who enjoy fast-paced, lyrical storytelling

Why You'll Love This Book

Red River combines emotional depth with a gripping pace. If you want a novel about growing up, loyalty and love in unsettled times, Somnath Batabyal tells it with feeling.