Swimmer Among the Stars

Swimmer Among the Stars is a collection of stories by Kanishk Tharoor that span time and space, including an interview with the last speaker of a language, a chronicle of a town about to be razed, and a lonely voyage of an elephant.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 256 pages
\n Publication date: 22 March 2018
\n Publisher: Pan Macmillan
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Do read this! I don't think I've ever read a collection that exuberantly spans such breadths of time and space.


Mark Haddon, in an interview with the last speaker of a language, delves into the chronicle of the final seven days of a town that is about to be razed to the ground by an invading army. The book also encompasses the lonely voyage of an elephant from Kerala to a princess's palace in Morocco, as well as the fabled cook who flavors his food with precious stones. Additionally, it presents a coterie of international diplomats trapped in near-Earth orbit.


The stories within "Swimmer Among the Stars" showcase an extraordinary young storyteller named Kanishk Tharoor, whose tales emerge from a tradition that includes the creators of the "Arabian Nights," Italo Calvino, Jorge Luis Borges, Angela Carter, and other ancient and modern masters of the fable. Tharoor's writing is characterized by a rich blend of imagination, humor, and depth, making it a captivating and thought-provoking read.


Overall, "Swimmer Among the Stars" is a remarkable collection that offers a diverse range of stories that are both captivating and thought-provoking. It is a testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring legacy of the fable. Whether you are a fan of fantasy, historical fiction, or just looking for a well-crafted and entertaining read, this book is definitely worth your time.

\n Weight: 188g\n
Dimension: 196 x 129 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781509822201\n \n