Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard
"Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard" is a novel by Kiran Nagarkar that tells the story of Sampath Chawla, a young man who escapes the pressures of his mundane life by climbing a guava tree. He finds solace and freedom in the branches, where he becomes a local sensation as people flock to see him, believing he has become a holy man.
As the story unfolds, Sampath's antics attract attention from various characters, including his family and the townspeople. The novel explores themes of identity, societal expectations, and the search for happiness, all set against the backdrop of a vibrant Indian village.