Lord of the Senses

From the forest-fringed suburbs of Oslo to the bustling heart of Bombay; from the timeless banks of the Ganges to the never-closing nightclubs of Berlin this collection of short stories by gay Indian-Norwegian author Vikram Kolmannskog captures a headily contemporary sense of what it is to be queer cosmopolitan spiritual and sexual.[C]aptures the essence of the gay Indian experience - funny sensual heartbreaking and exhilarating all at the same time. - Udayan Dhar (founding editor Pink Pages India)[A] spine-tingling exploration of what it means to be a young gay defiantly sexual and spiritual man navigating complex identities with a sense of fluidity. A sexy gorgeously crafted collection. - Diriye Osman (Fairytales For Lost Children)A joyous read. Many queer folks and people of Indian origin are going to connect with these stories. - Sukdeev Singh (founding editor Gaylaxy magazine)The characters... negotiate prejudices disappointments and multiple identities of nationality religion caste and sexual orientation making this personal poignant and entertaining collection... a commentary on life itself. - Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar (The Adivasi Will Not Dance; My Fathers Garden & more)Indian contemporary issues and nuances like casteism politics sexuality poverty devotion and renunciation blossom in these tales... that speak unabashedly of same-sex love and lust. - Vasudhendra (Mohanaswamy)[A] distinctive original voice. Written with love and precision and honesty these sincere sensitive intimate stories quickly become addictive. - Rajeev Balasubramanyan (Professor Chandra Follows His Bliss)