A novel of Bombay through the eyes of the hero, Cyrus Readymoney, a rich and precocious eight-year-old. He skips school to go to movies and pursues a sexual education with a ...

The story of Cyrus, a 10 year-old living in Bombay. Neglected by his family he scrounges companionship and meals from neighbouring families.

On The Brink Of Adolescence, Cyrus, The Narrator Of The Book, Sets Out To Explore The Biggest Of Big Cities, Full Of Unforgettable Sights And Smells, Especially The Smells Of ...