ढाई घर

by Giriraj Kishore

साहित्य अकादमी पुरस्कार से सम्मानित उपन्यास ‘ढाई घर’ के लेखक गिरिराज किशोर प्रख्यात उपन्यासकार, सफल कहानीकार, नाटककार और निबन्धकार भी हैं। और यह केवल इसलिए कि उनका लेखन ज़िन्दगी की विविधताओं और जटिलताओं को समझने और जीने में मदद करता है। उनकी कहानियों में भी यह गुण पूरी तरह विद्यमान है। मुज़फ्फरनगर (उ.प्र.) में जन्मे गिरिराज जी आई.आई.टी. कानपुर के ‘रचनात्मक लेखन एवं प्रकाशन केन्द्र’ के निदेशक रह चुके हैं।

396 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 1990

About the author

Dr. Giriraj Kishore was born on 8th July, 1937 at Muzaffarnager in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. He is a well-known Indian novelist, apart from being an accomplished short story writer, playwright and critic.

He was awarded the Sahitya Academy award in 1992 for his novel ‘Dhai ghar’. His novel ‘Pahla Girmitiya (The First Indentured Labour)’ chronicles Gandhijee’s struggle in South Africa.

He was awarded the Padma Shree by the Indian Government on 23rd March 2007 for his contribution to literature and education.

Some of his published works are as follows:
Story collection-neem ke phool, chaar moti beaab, paperweight, Saher-der-saher etc
Plays-Narmegh, Praja hi rehne do
Novels-Pehla girmitiya, Dhai ghar, Chidiyaghar etc

Source: http://www.abhivyakti-hindi.org/lekha...

Reviews

[Ashish Tyagi · Rating 5 out of 5]

probably one of the best hindi novels ever written. just finished it and it has left with so many what ifs. the narrator in the story is man who is fighting on so many fronts inside and outside, but he is unable to do anything.
had it been written in English there would have been thousands of ratings and reviews. plot of the novel also tells why it is being not read widely.
Because questions raised by Raghuvar Rai are still unanswered and will probably remain so.
I hope none of it was true to any extent whatsoever.
go ahead read it, it will remain with for a long long time.

[Dushyant · Rating 4 out of 5]

I do not remember the story anymore but it is about male emotions and father-son relationship. Years ago, when I was student I happened to read it and I was quite impressed.

[Prince Pankaj · Rating 4 out of 5]

if you like to read hindi literature then go with it.it won't dissapoint you.

[Yosha · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a book!!! A true gem. The book talks about the relationship between a father and son. Set in previous abs post independence period, it clearly reflects the emotions of every generation. Must read