easy street haunt

I thought this book was well written and very engaging. I recommend it and give it 5 stars.

In this near-future novel some Indian scientists work for the Centre where they make weapons. Some of the scientists struggle with the moral dilemma of making things to kill human beings. A scientist named Gopal struggles with this moral dilemma and it causes his life to unravel. Both he and his wife Viddy feel their lives lack meaning and the Centre has complete control over them. Anu, Viddy’s college friend, stays with them for a little as she writes about how scientists approach the moral dilemma of making weapons for the government. Gopal scoffs at Anu’s research, but in the end his work for the Centre tears at his consciousness.

I thought the drama between Gopal and Anu was tense and I was afraid something bad would happen to Anu. At times I wished there was more action, but that would alter the kind of story it is. The characters were well written and believable from the fanatic Rahilji to the sycophant Prasad. The Centre was insidious and I liked its Big Brother characteristics. I recommend this story for anyone who enjoys a good near-future dystopia.