"Ambitious. Deb's intelligent writing and cool, observational tone . vividly capture . daily life in much of India." -- Publishers Weekly "A sophisticated adventure novel. Deb [is] an author with great craft and potential." -- Kirkus Reviews "An immersion into the heart of India. Deb is a fluid, thoughtful novelist.

" -- Village Voice "A compelling account of an unstable region's hopes and frailties by way of an individual's tortuous soul search." -- Time Out New York.