“Book Descriptions: Set in rural Bengal a generation before Independence, this first novel of the trilogy is nominally centered on the lives of an ordinary Hindu family. But its true subject is the troubled relationship between Hindus and Muslims. Contrary to common political rhetoric, the reality of intercommunal relations in society's lower echelons during this period was not altogether harmonious. Chittaranjan Das was the only leader of stature working to create a true atmosphere of fellowship. After some early glimmers of success, even that effort ground to a halt when Das died in 1925. Jal Pare, Pata Nare gives an honest account of the complicated and fraught relationship between two communities, and ends with the death of Chittaranjan Das, leaving that relationship to face an uncertain future. It covers the period between 1922-1925.” DRIVE
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