The English translation
of the epic Kannada novel Anchu by the renowned author S.L. Bhyrappa, Brink is a love saga between
Somashekhar, a widower, and Amrita, an estranged woman. The novel deliberates
on the moral, philosophical, and physical aspects of love between a man and a
woman. At the core of the story is compassion, and Somashekhar is the very
personification of compassion. He brings love and warmth into Dr. Amrita’s
melancholic life. But time and again, she loses her temper and undergoes swift
mood changes. In such times, she inflicts pain and torture on Somashekhar in
spite of his sincere love for her. Will Somashekhar be able to help her
overcome depression by his perseverance and sacrifice? An enthralling read, the
novel has stood the test of time like Bhyrappa’s other novels. Packed with
internal drama, tension, and flashbacks, the book promises to impart an
aesthetic experience to the reader.