Set in Bombay during theast decades of the twentieth century, Em and The Big Hoom tells the compelling story of the Mendeses mother, father, daughter and son. Between Em, the beedi smoking, hyperactive mother, driven frequently to hospital by her mania and failed suicide attempts and the Big Hoom, the rock solid, dependable father, trying to hold things together as best he can, they are an extraordinary family. Winner of 'The Hindu'iterary Prize 2012
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Jerry Pinto is a Mumbai-based Indian-English poet, novelist, short story writer, translator, as well as journalist.
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