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Save:Atmospheric, haunting, and controversial - Song of Kali is a slow-burning horror novel that divides readers. If you want to be disturbed and don't mind moral ambiguity or discomfort, it's a classic for a reason; just know it may get under your skin in more than one way.
'Song of Kali' by Dan Simmons is a dark and chilling tale set in Calcutta, India, where journalist Robert Luzcak is sent to investigate new poetry by an Indian poet who was presumed dead. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a secret religious society devoted to the goddess Kali, the destroyer of life. The story is filled with suspense, horror, and a sense of impending doom from the very beginning, painting a vivid picture of the city as a monstrous entity in itself. The narrative explores themes of culture shock, supernatural elements, and the thin line between reality and manipulation, leaving readers on edge throughout the book.
It was June of 1977, and I had come down to New York from New Hampshire in order to finalize the details of the Calcutta trip with my editor at Harper's. Afterward I decided to drop in to see my frien...1985•331 pages
