ಸತ್ತವನು ಎದ್ದು ಬಂದಾಗ | Sattavanu Eddu Bandaga

by Beechi

Paperback

About the author

BeeChi (1913–1980) was a well-known humorist in the Kannada language. His real name was Rayasam Bheemasena Rao. He preferred to write his pen name bilingually as ಬೀchi. He was also known as Karnataka's George Bernard Shaw.

Reviews

[Kanarese · Rating 4 out of 5]

This so-called “defective” novel is set in the fictional town of Kamalapuram, where intense political rivalry leads to the supposed death of Bheemareddy, one of the town’s most influential figures. The young and sharp police officer Vasant Rao leads the investigation alongside the veteran officer Suraya Rao and their team. The case appears to conclude successfully with evidence pointing to three accused, who are eventually sentenced to death. Time passes, and after Vasant Rao receives a promotion, a discovery in his own compound unexpectedly reopens the case—offering an entirely new perspective on what was believed to be the truth.

SPOILERS: *There was actually no murder and no real death at all. Everything was part of a political plot. Bheemareddy had faked his death and fled to another town, secretly supported by funds sent by his wife. To frame their political rivals, the veteran officer and his brother-in-law had accepted bribes and manipulated the case.*

I couldn’t fully comprehend the narrative at first or bring myself to a satisfying climax, but just as Beechi intended, the ending truly made me scratch my head.

Though it’s a short book, it compelled me to revisit several pages after finishing it. It’s a very unconventional novel—just as Beechi describes it, not a detective novel, but a defective one. Overall, it’s a unique and light-hearted read.

[Hemanth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read but needs patience and somewhat dragged a little. However a good read very unlike Beechi's other books

[Kishore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chanagidhe, vibhinna anubhava needathe.

[Prasada]

Not open anything very bad

[Reader]

Good

[Yashwanth Balighatta · Rating 2 out of 5]

Its not a bad story but did not meet my expectation.