Temporary People | Malayalam

Temporary People (Malayalam) by Deepak Unnikrishnan, translated into Malayalam by the award-winning writer Benyamin, is a literary novel told through twenty-eight interconnected stories that explore the lives of migrant workers in the United Arab Emirates. Blending realism with imaginative storytelling, the book examines the histories, struggles, myths and aspirations of the people who build and sustain the rapidly growing cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai while remaining excluded from citizenship and permanent belonging.

Through inventive narratives and multiple voices, the novel sheds light on the experiences of Gulf guest workers, presenting their lives with empathy, creativity and originality. This Malayalam translation makes Deepak Unnikrishnan's acclaimed debut accessible to a wider readership while preserving its distinctive literary vision.

About This Book

Set in the United Arab Emirates, the novel portrays the humanitarian realities faced by migrant workers through a series of linked stories that move between the ordinary and the extraordinary. The narratives introduce memorable characters and surreal situations, using imaginative fiction to reflect on labour, migration, identity and survival.

From workers who transform themselves to escape labour camps to communities that emerge in the desert, the stories combine myth, satire and social commentary to give voice to people whose experiences are often overlooked. Benyamin's Malayalam translation brings these interconnected narratives to readers while retaining the novel's rich literary style and emotional depth.

What You'll Discover

• Twenty-eight interconnected stories about migrant workers in the UAE.
• Literary fiction blending realism, myth and surreal imagination.
• Themes of migration, labour, identity and belonging.
• Perspectives on the lives of Gulf guest workers.
• Inventive storytelling featuring memorable and symbolic characters.
• A Malayalam translation by award-winning writer Benyamin.

Perfect For

• Readers of literary fiction.
• Those interested in stories about migration and labour.
• Fans of Deepak Unnikrishnan's writing.
• Malayalam readers seeking acclaimed works in translation.

Why You'll Love This Book

Temporary People (Malayalam) offers a powerful blend of literary imagination and social reflection, presenting interconnected stories that illuminate the lives of migrant workers in the Gulf. With Benyamin's acclaimed translation, the novel provides Malayalam readers with a distinctive and thought-provoking reading experience.