A New Vision: Baramulla Bomber by Clark Prasad
What is it about Baramulla Bomber by Clark Prasad that makes it so different? The first and foremost thing is that nothing of this sort has been attempted in the world of Indian fiction writing before. India has hardly had a science fiction writer and there have certainly been no prominent sci-fi authors who have made their presence felt through such imaginative, out of the world prose. This means that the writer, Clark Prasad is in a very rare company. With the publication of Baramulla Bomber, Clark Prasad may well be one of the first Indian pioneers to pave a path for popular sci-fi writing in the English language.
Handling so many storylines, plots, characters, events and geographical locations in one novel is no easy task. But Clark Prasad has managed to blend in various elements of his own to make this an original work. It is clear that Suraj Prasad was inspired by the books he read to finally choose the genre he would love to write in. Prasad's favorite authors are Jeffery Archer, Tom Clancy, Frederick Forsyth, Robert Ludlum and Robin Cook. All these writers are known to write brisk paced international thrillers. Baramulla Bomber is India's first Sci-Fi techno mythology thriller and mixes elements of Indian mythology, political intrigue, thriller, drama and technology to make a story that spans the entire globe. The story covers prominent geographical areas, and features a multitude of characters from all over the world.
From the Amar Jawan Jyoti in Delhi to the cold environs of Oslo, Norway, Baramulla Bomber takes us on a world tour of destinations. It really does feel like the world is a small place. Mythology and aspects of Indian culture are also highlighted and included seamlessly into the main plot. For example, the word AUM is provided reason and its origin and meaning are further explained for the purpose of integrating it into the storyline.
Baramulla Bomber by Clark Prasad has certainly paved a road for many other sci-fi writers from India to take the plunge into this genre. Baramulla Bomber will always remain India's first techno mythology sci-fi thriller.
Handling so many storylines, plots, characters, events and geographical locations in one novel is no easy task. But Clark Prasad has managed to blend in various elements of his own to make this an original work. It is clear that Suraj Prasad was inspired by the books he read to finally choose the genre he would love to write in. Prasad's favorite authors are Jeffery Archer, Tom Clancy, Frederick Forsyth, Robert Ludlum and Robin Cook. All these writers are known to write brisk paced international thrillers. Baramulla Bomber is India's first Sci-Fi techno mythology thriller and mixes elements of Indian mythology, political intrigue, thriller, drama and technology to make a story that spans the entire globe. The story covers prominent geographical areas, and features a multitude of characters from all over the world.
From the Amar Jawan Jyoti in Delhi to the cold environs of Oslo, Norway, Baramulla Bomber takes us on a world tour of destinations. It really does feel like the world is a small place. Mythology and aspects of Indian culture are also highlighted and included seamlessly into the main plot. For example, the word AUM is provided reason and its origin and meaning are further explained for the purpose of integrating it into the storyline.
Baramulla Bomber by Clark Prasad has certainly paved a road for many other sci-fi writers from India to take the plunge into this genre. Baramulla Bomber will always remain India's first techno mythology sci-fi thriller.
