Short Stories· Nepal

Arresting God in Kathmandu

Aggregate Editorial Score30/100

Published 2001English

About This Book

Arresting God in Kathmandu by Samrat Upadhyay is a landmark work of short stories, first published in 2001. Arresting God in Kathmandu is a collection of short stories that offers a vivid glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in Nepal's capital city. Through a series of interconnected narratives, Samrat Upadhyay explores themes of spirituality, love, and the everyday struggles of life in Kathmandu. The collection is praised for its authentic voice and its ability to capture the essence of Nepalese culture and society. Themes of spirituality, urban life, cultural identity run through the work. The book has received recognition from Whiting Writers' Award 2001.

Book Details

Author	Samrat Upadhyay
Published	2001
Country of Origin	🇳🇵 Nepal
Language	English
Category	📄 Short Stories
ISBN	9780618043716
Editorial Score	30/100

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Editorial Assessment

Arresting God in Kathmandu by Samrat Upadhyay sits within the tradition of short stories that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 2001 in Nepal, it engages with spirituality, urban life, cultural identity, everyday struggles in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Among its recognitions: Whiting Writers' Award 2001. Its aggregate editorial score of 30/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals. What distinguishes Arresting God in Kathmandu is how it handles its central concerns — spirituality, urban life, cultural identity, everyday struggles — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. Arresting God in Kathmandu reflects Samrat Upadhyay's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with Nepal's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.

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Samrat Upadhyay is a Nepal author whose work in short stories has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arresting God in Kathmandu about?

Arresting God in Kathmandu is a collection of short stories that offers a vivid glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in Nepal's capital city. Through a series of interconnected narratives, Samrat Upadhyay explores themes of spirituality, love, and the everyday struggles of life in Kathmandu. The collection is praised for its authentic voice and its ability to capture the essence of Nepalese culture and society.

Who wrote Arresting God in Kathmandu?

Arresting God in Kathmandu was written by Samrat Upadhyay, from Nepal. First published in 2001.

What awards has Arresting God in Kathmandu won?

Arresting God in Kathmandu has received the following recognition: Whiting Writers' Award 2001.

Is Arresting God in Kathmandu worth reading?

Arresting God in Kathmandu is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in spirituality, urban life, cultural identity.

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Arresting God in Kathmandu is classified as Short Stories. Collections of concise fiction exploring a wide range of human experience.

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Arresting God in Kathmandu originates from Nepal's literary tradition. Explore more books from Nepal on our country page.

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