THE NEST OF THE RECLUSE (PB)

Once again, they all stood
together with only the gate that still separated them from each other.
Shubhojit stood outside his own home and Yashodhra and Neelakshi stood
inside, eager to welcome him back.   
The Nest of the Recluse is an engaging tale of five characters who
find themselves embroiled in complex relationships that makes them break away
from the routine and seek refuge in art, culture, spiritualism, travel and
explore different ways of living life. Each character has their own learning
at the end of the tunnel. Shubhojit is ensconced in his hut, learning about
his roots and exploring a rural way of life. But does that provide the answer
he is looking for? Yashodhra, his estranged wife, finds her solace in
travelling while on the verge of taking another drastic decision that will
change her life forever. Then there is Manidhar, the man who had created a
ripple in their lives, as well as Shubhojit and Yashodhra’s children,
Neelakshi and Hemant who are trying to grapple with their own lives.   The result is a brilliant examination of
relationships, ideology and history and their effect on individual lives.
With dazzling energy and insight, Suchita Malik immerses us in the tumultuous
lives of her characters in their desperate attempts to find what makes life
meaningful or even happy.