Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Amitav Ghosh's New Novel Explores Climate Change and Rebirth
Amitav Ghosh, a famous Indian writer, has written a new book called 'Ghost-Eye'.
This book is about a girl named Varsha who remembers her past life and loves eating fish.
The story happens in two places and times: Calcutta in the 1960s and Brooklyn in 2020.
In the book, there are people with special eyes called 'ghost eyes' who can see things that others can't.
These people help Varsha remember her past life and also try to save the environment from a big power plant.
The book talks about important things like climate change and how we should take care of our planet.
It's a mix of adventure, mystery, and learning about different cultures and foods, especially Bengali food.
The story is full of twists and turns, and in the end, it shows how different things and people can come together in a interesting way.
Amitav Ghosh's new novel 'Ghost-Eye' explores themes of climate change, reincarnation, and environmental activism.
The story is set in two time zones: Calcutta in the late 1960s and Brooklyn, New York, in 2020 during the pandemic.
The novel features characters with 'ghost eyes' who can see between the realms of the real and the invisible.
The plot revolves around a girl named Varsha who remembers her past life and her love for fish, leading to a journey of discovery and environmental advocacy.
Ghosh's work aims to raise awareness about the urgent concern of the accelerating unravelling of the natural world and the moral legacy left for the future.
- Who
- Amitav Ghosh, an Indian writer known for his works on empire, trade, and migration, and his recent focus on climate change and environmental issues.
- What
- The release of Ghosh's new novel, 'Ghost-Eye', which explores themes of climate change, reincarnation, and environmental activism.
- When
- The novel is set in two time zones: Calcutta in the late 1960s and Brooklyn, New York, in 2020 during the pandemic.
- Where
- The story unfolds in Calcutta, India, and Brooklyn, New York, with references to the Sunderbans and Burma.
- Why
- Ghosh aims to raise awareness about the accelerating unravelling of the natural world and the moral legacy left for the future.
- Author
- Amitav Ghosh
- Book Title
- Ghost-Eye
- Publisher
- Harper Collins Publishers India
- Publication Year
- 2026
- Price
- Rs. 799
- Pages
- 322
- Setting
- Calcutta (late 1960s) and Brooklyn, New York (2020)
- Main Theme
- Climate change, reincarnation, and environmental activism
