Delhi Metro – Nikhil Kumar’s Commute With Vikram Seth, Barakhamba Metro Station
The book lover’s commute.
[Photos by Mayank Austen Soofi]
Nikhil Kumar is interested in history and politics. He lives in Sector 10, Dwarka. And he read the whole of Vikram Seth’s novel A Suitable Boy while commuting on the Delhi Metro. Here are glimpses of the reader, the Metro and the precious copy of Mr Kumar’s novel, signed by Vikram Seth himself!
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That book is huge! I once tried reading Infinite Jest in the Metro. It was unwieldy and toting it around in my work bag gave me serious bother.
I have to admit that the sight of that tastefully designed and autographed volume fills me with envy. I’m so jelly !
P.S. I’ve learned to choose slim works of literature as my ‘Metro Reads’. I carry them in a special section of my work bag that I’ve lined with bubble wrap and tissue. And Mr. Nikhil sounds like a wonderful guy.
Mr. Nikhil is indeed wonderful. I know him well. Well enough, at least, to say that his collection of books at home could keep one busy and delighted for a long, long time. Borrowed Umberto Eco’s ‘ The Name of the Rose’ from his shelves. And I am as envious as u are about Mr. Seth’s autograph.
I agree with carrying ‘slim works’ for Metro commutes. Wonder how Nikhil manages.
Ahha!! so fascinating, I remember reading ‘Nobody can love you more’ this way, while I myself prefer ‘Slim works’ the Idea of reading in metro so close to my heart now that I moved away from Delhi.
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