Description

Rajesh Parameswaran's debut collection plunges into the complex, often perilous landscape of human desire, exploring the potent and sometimes destructive intersection of love and power. Through a series of darkly humorous and wildly imaginative tales, Parameswaran introduces unforgettable characters grappling with extraordinary circumstances, from a misunderstood tiger to a woman hosting Thanksgiving with her deceased husband's body still present. These stories, marked by a singular and dazzling voice, delve into the depths of obsession, ambition, and the unexpected ways love can manifest, even in the most unconventional settings. With a riotous imagination, Parameswaran crafts narratives that are both urgent and profoundly original, promising to captivate readers with their wit and emotional resonance.

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Knopf

Published Jan 1, 2012

ISBN: 9780307595928

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First Published

2012

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for I Am an Executioner: Love Stories by Rajesh Parameswaran.

Death/Grief
Violence
Animal Cruelty