Manil Suri Reading The Age of Shiva

Manil Suri, author of the bestselling novel The Death of Vishnu, reads from his new novel The Age of Shiva. In this new book, India's birth as a new nation parallels a woman's complex psychological journey confronting tradition and modernity. Richly layered with themes from Hindu mythology, The Age of Shiva is at once a powerful story of a country in turmoil and an extraordinary portrait of maternal love. Dr. Suri is a professor of Mathematics at UMBC. "Like Anna Karenina, The Age of Shiva is both intimate and epic, a balance of sensual beauty and visceral reality. Suri reveals truths about human nature: our circumstantial passions, the obsessions that confine us, and the many ways we rebel and find self-expression. " -- Amy Tan

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[Yanitsaros]

A great book reading, my favourite quote : "Diversity fuels democracy". I truly enjoyed the Age of Shiva, which in my opinion, has joined the ranks of how good books should be written. First, I must praise the parallels to the myth this story alluges to, which are well presented and organized. Second, I praise its pluralism. Many characters who are unique and exceptional. Third, I praise the feminine writing style. Highly descriptive, emotionally imposing, and near hypertext in its unity.

[Shmecky15]

He spoke at my college, i think i am going to buy his book, he is a great speaker and author

[anshulsushil]

The book is simple and yet so complicated...I loved each and every turn and twist of the book...each chapter was like a stage when Meera is reborn and died like a phoenix....Kudos to Manil Suri

[laughandlove2]

Wow, I had him for my FYS class - which was very insightful and interesting - and though I vaguely knew he was a novelist, I didn't know it was for works of fiction that are so widely known. I feel honored to have been taught by him!

[mefpaul]

I loved "Death of Vishnu" but I think 'The Age of Shiva" is even better. I can't wait for the final part of his *trilogy* that he jokes about. Something with Brahma? I am a big fan! His writing is simple and complicated, humorous and sad, superficial and detailed...Talk about talent!

[poorboychevelle]

This man taught me MATH301, Intro to Real Analysis, probably one of the most fun and challenging classes Ive taken here, and I had no idea he was also a novelist. Needless to say I am impressed, and I wish him all the best.

[jc2004biz]

This is a fantastic video. I am currently reading the book and I cant begin to come to understanding all the deep metaphors Suri embedded in his new book.