A Story of Uneasy Love
The New Indian Express Kollam|January 05, 2025
The fast-paced love story between a Muslim girl and a Hindu boy explores the tension between tradition and modernity
By MAYANK JAIN PARICHHA

If you are looking for a cinematic, dramatic love story, Bhaichand Patel's latest novel, Across the River, is something you can definitely pick. Patel, a Fiji national residing in Delhi, has an interesting, fast-paced writing style that reminds you of Doordarshan's telefilms from the 90s. These films, often based on social themes, were popular among the viewers for their portrayal of realistic stories.

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