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Tim van Es

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https://www.thechaiwallahnovel.com

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Fiction, Contemporary, Spirituality

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Tim van Es is a Dutch-Australian writer of contemporary literary fiction inspired by real places and people. He began writing his debut novel, The Chaiwallah, in Mumbai, where his twin sons were born. His stories explore transformation, belonging, and human connection.

The Chaiwallah was shortlisted for the 2025 Discovery Editors' Choice award.

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The Chaiwallah

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Tim Es and 1 other person liked Shell's review of The Chaiwallah: "A chaiwallah mysteriously shows up in a thriving town square in Mumbai. Dispensing wisdom along with chai tea, he affects 3 of the townspeople. A lower class single mother, who was able to go to college, is stuck working in a call center, with no cha" Read more of this review »
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Tim Es liked Anthony Lin's review of The Chaiwallah: "The Chaiwallah is one of those rare books that meets you where you are. It’s a novel of amazingly rich storytelling set in the heart of Mumbai that brings to life the transformational journeys of three very different people—each stuck, each searching" Read more of this review »
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Tim Es and 5 other people liked Wendy Hart's review of The Chaiwallah: "I have few words to describe how much I enjoyed this book. The author has created a lovable cast of characters. Magical descriptive language is used cleverly. Vivid imagery gives life to raw emotion and the sights, sounds and smells of Mumbai. It tic" Read more of this review »
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Tim Es added a status update: Thank you to everyone who participated in the "The Chaiwallah" giveaway. And congratulations to the 100 winners. I hope the story provokes thought, inspires reflection, or brings a smile. If you could leave a review, I would be very grateful. Have a wonderful day, Tim
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Tim Es liked Many's review of The Chaiwallah: "An unexpected, inspirational page turner! With three different protagonists (and stories) and a spiritual guide, you'll be rooting for at least one of them or all of them. Universal themes. I liked Sumeet's story the most. From having it all (in the " Read more of this review »
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“With time and consistency, we can teach our mind to see the world the way we want to see it, my dear. That’s one of the beautiful things in life. It’s all an illusion.”
― Tim van Es, The Chaiwallah

tags: chaiwallah, fiction, india, inspirational, mindfulness, mumbai, tea-time, wisdom

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