Playing God

Avinash Chandra, a famous author, often criticized for his irresponsible projection of ideas, which influence the society, embarks on a journey to know. Crossing the limitations of time and dimensions, he explores the responsibilities and potential of an awakened, intelligent, and creative human being to lead humanity to an awakened state. Along the way discovering his own insignificance. Reviews: ‘Lord, thou did make me. Then how can you let your work decay?’ A simple yet gripping presentation as narrated by the young author. The novel ‘Playing God’ works at many levels to colour the workings of the ego or the alter-ego. The milieu of satire couple with tongue-in-cheek remarks from the protagonist ensure there is never a slip in the set pace. A great execution of power and vulnerability and maybe, a subtle hint of the ability and futility of life; displayed brilliantly. Ramona Srinivasan. A professor of history and social sciences.