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Akhil Sharma
Akhil Sharma is the author of the novels An Obedient Father and A Life of Adventure and Delight, along with the short story collection Cosmopolitan. His books often explore family dynamics and the immigrant experience.
An Obedient Father
Synopsis
Ram Karan, a corrupt bureaucrat in Delhi, grapples with his past and present as he navigates a life marked by moral compromises and a disturbing secret. His relationship with his daughter, who has been sexually abused, forces him to confront the depths of his own complicity and the pervasive corruption around him. The story explores the psychological toll of his actions and the societal decay in post-colonial India.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there more than one version of this book?
A significantly revised edition of the novel was published in 2022, which is shorter than the original 2000 release and features a substantially different ending.
Did this book win any major literary awards?
The novel received the 2001 Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award and a Whiting Writers' Award.