"Rarang dhang" (रारंग ढांग) a Marathi novel by Prabhakar Pendharkar.
I chose this book for reading because of it's strange name. Sheer cliffs in Himalaya are called 'Dhang' in local language and 'Rarang' is name of one such cliff, through which a road is to be built, by 'Border Road Organization' of army.
Vishwanath Mehendale, a civil engineer and civilian, is recruited for the job. He is the only civilian between army personnel. This book is the story of building road through Rarang Dhang. What does he experience? Does he succeed? Can he complete on time? Are his efforts acknowledged?
The difference of thinking and approach between army and civilians is nicely portrayed by the author. Civilian logic and army discipline are always at loggerheads.
Vishwanath, his humanity, his rebellion and his thought process are portrayed beautifully. The books ends on a turn that keeps you guessing wheather justice was served.
A few things could have been done better editorially e.g. when narrative changes from 3rd person to 1st person sectionalization should have been there, dialogues should have had quotations etc.
Considering the backdrop of Himalaya and Sutlej river and the dare devil activities, this can become a spectacular movie.
It's a page turner. Don't miss.
I chose this book for reading because of it's strange name. Sheer cliffs in Himalaya are called 'Dhang' in local language and 'Rarang' is name of one such cliff, through which a road is to be built, by 'Border Road Organization' of army.
Vishwanath Mehendale, a civil engineer and civilian, is recruited for the job. He is the only civilian between army personnel. This book is the story of building road through Rarang Dhang. What does he experience? Does he succeed? Can he complete on time? Are his efforts acknowledged?
The difference of thinking and approach between army and civilians is nicely portrayed by the author. Civilian logic and army discipline are always at loggerheads.
Vishwanath, his humanity, his rebellion and his thought process are portrayed beautifully. The books ends on a turn that keeps you guessing wheather justice was served.
A few things could have been done better editorially e.g. when narrative changes from 3rd person to 1st person sectionalization should have been there, dialogues should have had quotations etc.
Considering the backdrop of Himalaya and Sutlej river and the dare devil activities, this can become a spectacular movie.
It's a page turner. Don't miss.
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