Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Indra Das's 'The Last Dragoners' Celebrates Found Family
In 'The Last Dragoners of Bowbazar,' Ru, a young boy in Calcutta, feels like he doesn't belong.
Bullied at school for his unknown heritage, he creates fantastical stories.
His life changes when he meets Alice, and their friendship blossoms.
The story highlights his journey of self-discovery and belonging.
Ru's community are Dragoners who worship and sometimes eat dragons.
His mother makes him forget parts of his memory to protect him.
It's about family and friendship.
It is more about the friendships and the bond between the two.
The story celebrates finding your place and accepting yourself.
The Last Dragoners of Bowbazar by Indra Das features Ru, a young boy in Calcutta.
Ru struggles to fit in due to his unknown family history, and is called a "serpent from nowhere".
He meets Alice, and their friendship becomes a core element of the story.
The novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the importance of friendship.
The story contains gender fluidity and highlights the difference in a world of dragon riders.
- Who
- Ru and Alice, characters in Indra Das's novel
- What
- The novel The Last Dragoners of Bowbazar explores themes of identity, belonging, and friendship within a fantastical setting.
- When
- The story takes place during Ru's childhood and focuses on his interactions.
- Where
- Bowbazar in Calcutta
- Why
- The story celebrates friendship, roots, and identity.
- Author
- Indra Das
- Setting
- Bowbazar, Calcutta
- Main Characters
- Ru and Alice
- Themes
- Friendship, Identity, Belonging
- Story Type
- Coming-of-age tale within speculative fiction