{
  "id": 9912883,
  "title": "The Bandit Queens author Parini Shroff: ‘I’m far more interested in flailing and failing humans’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/the-bandit-queens-author-parini-shroff-im-far-more-interested-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T05:03:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/books-and-literature/the-bandit-queens-parini-shroff-some-people-interview-10894691/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Parini Shroff, author of the critically acclaimed 2023 debut novel Some People, reveals the inspiration behind her latest work. Shroff's novel follows the story of a mother-in-law and son-in-law, Nathan and Malti, who are forced to share a confined space for seven days. The novel explores their shared connection to their daughter Kavya, who serves as the mediator between them. Shroff aims to create complex and flawed characters that readers can relate to, rather than the traditionally portrayed long-suffering saints in South Asian narratives.\n\nThe author, who also practices law, draws parallels between her two professions, highlighting how they inform her writing approach. Shroff emphasizes the importance of humor in her writing, believing it can provide balance to heavier topics and educate readers. Her writing process has evolved with each novel, and she remains open to whatever her characters demand of her, often deferring to their demands rather than resisting.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Parini Shroff's new novel focuses on mother-in-law and son-in-law Nathan and Malti.",
    "The story explores their connection to their daughter Kavya as mediator.",
    "Shroff draws parallels between law practice and writing, valuing humor in her work."
  ],
  "editors_take": "By focusing on flawed, relatable characters and incorporating humor, Parini Shroff challenges traditional South Asian narrative tropes, offering a more nuanced and realistic portrayal of human experience.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}