This book seems like an autobiographical episode of Verma’s life as a student in Prague. It revolves mainly around his relation with a customer, Raina, and her son, Meeta, who are Austrian tourists in Prague to whom Verma is playing interpreter around Christmas time. It also includes various other aspects of his student life mainly centred around his relationship with his friends and daily life in a hostel.
The author uses very simple, accessible language without compromising the impact of t...