Book Review: ‘Love Is Participation in Eternity’ by Udayan Vajpeyi

Book Title: Love Is Participation in Eternity
Author: Udayan Vajpeyi
Publisher: Bloomsbury India
Number of Pages: 224
ISBN: 978-9361317934
Date Published: Sept. 16, 2025
Price: INR 348

Book Review

“Love Is Participation in Eternity” by Udayan Vajpeyi and translated by Poonam Saxena is a gentle and emotional story about a man named Sudipt, who once brought life back to an old, forgotten library in a small unnamed town. Years later, he is killed, and the people who knew him try to understand why it happened. Even though Sudipt is no longer present, the memories shared by others slowly reveal who he was — and what they themselves carry inside.

The novel feels very human. Each character gets a moment to step forward and share their truth, and through their voices we experience sadness, hope, love, and confusion. Their emotions are written with such honesty that you can’t help but feel them too. The translation by Poonam Saxena keeps the writing clear and tender, allowing the gentle, poetic tone of the original to shine through. It’s the kind of book that makes you pause and breathe with the characters.

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By the end, the story becomes less about solving a mystery and more about understanding how people remember, forgive, and move on. Udayan Vajpeyi gives readers a novel that feels like a soft piece of music — everyone brings their own feelings to it. It’s a simple, touching, and beautifully written book that stays with you and reminds you how love and memory shape our lives. A truly heartfelt read.