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I entered a world of subversive games and dark sexual politics

I entered a world of subversive games and dark sexual politics

Sakina's Kiss is a work of inspired misdirection. The novel is one huge act of literary prestidigitation. ‘Look,’ says Vivek Shanbhag, distracting you with one hand, and teasing you into believing you’ve embarked on a thriller.

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