Lunch With a Bigot

Amitava Kumar's collection of twenty-six essays blends memoir, reportage, and criticism, showcasing his keen observations of the world. Through encounters with notable writers like Salman Rushdie and Arundhati Roy, as well as a Bollywood actor's struggles, he explores themes of immigration and globalization. The title essay recounts a chilling visit to a member of an ultra-right Hindu group who placed him on a hit-list. Throughout, Kumar illustrates the complexities of being a writer in today's changing landscape.