JJ: Some Jottings

Joseph James-or JJ-is dead. A famously outspoken figure in Malayali literature his death is particularly mourned by Balu a Tamil writer who endeavours to preserve the luminary's legacy by penning a biography of JJ. For this Balu must immerse himself in the politicized and divisive Malayali literary world where JJ has made quite a few enemies. Thus begins an enthralling novel of ideas brimming with sharp wit and laced with satire as Balu gathers his thoughts and experiences to pay homage to JJ-only to discover that he might have bitten off more than he can chew.An undisputed classic of modern Tamil fiction JJ: Some Jottings remains bitingly relevant and scathingly funny in its vision of a society where artistic integrity is besieged by personal agendas.