"It's Raining in Maya" by Raam Reddy
“It’s Raining in Maya,” Raam Reddy’s debut novel (ISBN 9781466220980), attempts to magnetically draws readers to see the town of Maya through the eyes of the characters, spanning from a madman who talks to trees to a little girl who loses her sky when she loses her blue crayon. As the book’s vibrant setting paints a moving portrait of small-town life in India, Reddy delves into the subconscious of his characters, exploring how certain social norms affect their interactions with the world around them – often without their conscious knowledge.
As the story unfolds, a poor girl named Aditi soon finds herself trapped and accepting fantasy as reality after drawing a picture that she shares a deep connection with. The more she draws, the darker her world grows and Aditi faces the loss of her innocence as a result.
The author says this particular topic in “It’s Raining in Maya” – the idea of a character struggling to keep her innocence intact – will resonate with the majority of readers. He claims that despite varying backgrounds, society as a whole is cynical regarding the traumatic and negative events occurring around the world.
“In a time full of horrors such as terrorism and economic crises, people are growing more and more disconnected from their inner selves,” Reddy says. “Using a narrative which hinges on a young female protagonist who is losing her innocence, ‘It’s Raining in Maya’ explores this growing schism between outward realities and inward peace.”
Reddy’s portrayal of loss, violence, interconnectedness, society and innocence make up the story of Aditi and the town of Maya, which means illusion in Sanskrit.
“Five stars (out of five)…Part coming-of-age story and part poem…This is a story in which people believe the lake was formed by the tears of a ‘heavy cloud that fell in love with a star,’” writes Lisa Bower of Foreword Reviews. “In ‘It’s Raining in Maya,’ myth and mysticism dance together to create a world where fantasy becomes reality.”
“It’s Raining in Maya” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.
About the Author: Raam Reddy is a 22-year-old writer, filmmaker and photographer. He received his degree from St. Stephen’s College in New Delhi, which is India’s premium institution for liberal arts. Reddy began writing this book during his sophomore year. A professional photographer since age 16, Reddy has been featured in Asian Photography Magazine and has won several art and wildlife photography competitions. This is his first novel.
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