Neduneram

Set against the backdrop of the temporary phenomenon of general lockdown, Perumal
Murugan's novel deals with some of the permanent problems of human life. There are two
journeys in the novel. One is a road trip and another is the inner journey through life. Both
travel in parallel lines influencing each other in the narrative. The novel examines the values of
love against the backdrop of the inevitable nature of real life. The novel takes a closer look at
the nature of love, its transformations and the pains it causes in the context of various elements
that try to penetrate the natural attraction between a man and a woman. It signifies the
strength of love that cannot be controlled by social values and customs. The novel unfolds from
the perspective of the youth of today's generation and appropriately accommodates the views
of the generations of yesteryear.