Fractured States – Ranjan Roy, Translated from Bengali by Ritwika Maiti

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Fractured States is an alternate dystopian science fiction novel—perfect for fans of 1984, Brave New World, and The Handmaid’s Tale. In this alternate India of tomorrow, extremist majoritarian politics have morphed into a fully institutionalised regime. Tarini Master, a retired schoolteacher, finds himself trapped in Kafkaesque Foreigner Tribunals and relentless state surveillance. He must reclaim his identity in a world that has declared him nonexistent.

Set against the backdrop of the Assam NRC crisis, this novel marries real‐world tragedy with high‐concept science fiction. In an alternate near-future, digital “existence certificates” can be revoked at any moment. Tarini’s struggle becomes emblematic of every displaced soul. Meanwhile, a rising student movement—and the haunting chants of Bengali Bhodrolok protesters—hint at revolution. Subtly, the narrative explores how technology and ideology can conspire to erase lives.

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Weight 0.45 kg

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