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Karno, an aspiring young novelist, who works two jobs – as an editor and at a charming bookstore – meeting Devaki on the streets of Delhi feels like destiny. Their days are an Amaltas-toned blur of stolen moments and quiet intimacy, a perfect love story unfolding. A chance encounter transforms into a full-blown Delhi romance. They spend evenings strolling in Lodi gardens, where young lovers lie on the grass on lazy afternoons, forgetting all notions of time, inhale cups of coffee at the iconic Madras Coffee House, browse through discounted paperbacks, and steal glances at bookstores.
But when a cryptic organization arrives at his door and reveals Devaki is not who she seems, Karno’s life is shattered. To find the truth, he must navigate a shadowy world where people rent fabricated lives and pasts can be rewritten.
Lonely People Meet is a haunting and elegant debut about the choices we make for love, and what happens when the lines between real feelings and borrowed memories begin to blur. It asks a simple, brutal question: what if you could have the perfect love only to realize it’s nearly not real?
From the Publisher
Publisher : Bloomsbury India (7 October 2025); Bloomsbury India
Language : English
Paperback : 224 pages
ISBN-10 : 9369524134
ISBN-13 : 978-9369524136
Item Weight : 550 g
Dimensions : 21.6 x 13.8 x 3 cm
Country of Origin : India
Packer : Bloomsbury India
Best Sellers Rank: #5,079 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2 in Science Fiction Romance (Books) #8 in Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction (Books) #21 in Science Fiction Short Stories
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Customers say
Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with one review noting how real and imaginary feelings can sometimes mix. Moreover, they appreciate its thought-provoking nature, with one customer highlighting its deep understanding of the human psyche, and another mentioning how it offers a peek into our future. Additionally, the writing quality receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as a well-written debut novel. Customers praise the storytelling, with one review noting how the narration keeps up the intrigue, while another appreciates how it explores the pain of relationships with honesty and care. They also value the book’s relevance, with one customer noting its references to socio-political events and how it addresses the intricacies of ever-changing technology.