Monsoon Mischief

Soorya is stuck in an intoxicating mid-life romantic relationship. Still, in his late thirties, he leaves the Air Force with high hopes of settling down in his remote rainy Malabar village. A disaster awaits him. How hard is it for a civilian to leave his or her place of comfort and move to a world of uncertainty and unfamiliarity to be transformed into a Soldier! Then, the transition back from Barracks to civilian life is harder. Adjusting to the new situations and finding the right balance and the rhythm of civilian life again, is not as easy as it might seem. Homecoming soldiers to the highly politicized, Gulf-money-rich Kerala, face an identity crisis. They make wild and farfetched attempts, sometimes reaching farcical proportions, trying to get a foothold and acceptance in the society. With his remarkable debut novel, Hari Arayammakul tries to give a face and voice to the disparaged soldiers of God’s Own Country.