Narcopolis

A Dark, Poetic Exploration of Mumbai’s Underworld

Narcopolis by Jeet Thayil, published in 2012 by Faber and Faber, is a haunting novel that plunges into the shadowy world of drug addiction and crime in modern-day Mumbai. Through lyrical prose and unflinching honesty, Thayil paints a stark portrait of lives caught in the grip of narcotics and desperation.

Life on the Edge of Society

Set in the drug dens and backstreets of India’s bustling metropolis, the story follows a cast of characters navigating addiction, violence, and fleeting moments of beauty. As their paths intertwine, the novel explores themes of loss, redemption, and the human capacity for both destruction and hope.

A Bold and Unforgettable Debut

Jeet Thayil’s Narcopolis combines gritty realism with poetic intensity, offering a profound meditation on the darker corners of urban life. Winner of the 2012 Sahitya Akademi Award, this novel is essential reading for those who seek powerful, challenging literature that refuses to look away.