![]() ![]() Though based on Indian culture, the novel comes across as very Asian as various themes like traditional roles, son preference, sibling rivalry are relatable to non-Indian readers.ĭespite the symmetry in structure and both siblings being infatuated with the same man, Cobalt Blue presents two contrasting ways of dealing with the aftermath of a failed relationship, which also reflects the different lived realities of heterosexual and homosexual characters. ![]() Most of our book club members agreed that Cobalt Blue builds on a simple plot and a symmetrical structure (first, Tanay’s point of view in a first-person narration, then Anuja’s in the form of diary entries) that makes for a smooth reading. It explores male sexuality, family relations, gender roles, and societal norms. We were so fortunate to have renowned Marathi writer and film maker Sachin Kundalkar join our February book club to shed more light into his debut novel, Cobalt Blue, which, his own words, has been beautifully translated by Jerry Pinto.įirst published in Marathi in 2006 and then translated into English in 2013, Cobalt Blue is about a brother and sister, Tanay and Anuja, who fall in love with a paying guest in their home in Pune. ![]()
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