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Maximum City: Bombay Lost and Found

by Suketu Mehta

4.3 out of 5

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A Journey into Mumbai's Heart and Soul

Mumbai, India's financial capital and one of the world's most populous cities, is a city of extremes. It is a city of wealth and poverty, of beauty and squalor, of hope and despair. In Maximum City, author Suketu Mehta takes us on a journey through the heart and soul of this enigmatic metropolis.

Mehta's Mumbai is a city of migrants, a city where people from all over India come to seek their fortune. It is a city of dreams, but it is also a city of broken promises. Mehta introduces us to a cast of unforgettable characters, from the struggling street vendor to the wealthy businessman, from the Bollywood star to the slum dweller. Through their stories, we gain a deep understanding of the complex social and economic forces that shape Mumbai.

Mehta's writing is both lyrical and unflinching. He captures the beauty and chaos of Mumbai in equal measure, and he does not shy away from the city's darker side. Maximum City is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the real Mumbai.

About the Author

Suketu Mehta is an Indian-born American writer. He is the author of three novels, including Maximum City, which won the Kiriyama Prize and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Mehta has also written for The New York Times, The New Yorker, and Granta.

Reviews

"Maximum City is a masterpiece of urban storytelling. Mehta has written a book that is both immersive and insightful, and that captures the essence of Mumbai in all its complexity." — The New York Times

"Mehta's writing is brilliant, his characters are unforgettable, and his insights into Mumbai are both profound and moving." — The Washington Post

"Maximum City is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the real Mumbai." — The Guardian

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Maximum City: Bombay Lost and Found

by Suketu Mehta

4.3 out of 5