Half-Light
Half-Light
by Atharva Inamdar
Half-Light is a literary fiction book by Atharva Inamdar with a focus on Quiet Fiction. A work of literary fiction that explores the human condition through layered characters and carefully crafted prose. Literary fiction asks readers to slow down and pay attention to the texture of experience. Written in 2023 and published in 2024 by The Book Nexus, this work spans 47,102 words across approximately 188 pages.
The quiet fiction focus gives this book a specific angle within the broader literary fiction genre, offering readers a targeted exploration of ideas and themes that matter within this space.
Reading Experience
At 47,102 words (approximately 188 pages), this is a full-length book. Expect around 3.9 hours of reading time. At this length, there is room to build complex arguments, develop characters with real depth, or explore a topic from several angles. A literary fiction book at this scale can take its time and still hold your attention.
About the Author
Written in 2023 when Atharva Inamdar was 26, Half-Light comes from the final year before the comeback. After years of writing with no publisher willing to handle a catalog of 1,500+ books, this literary fiction work represents persistence through industry rejection. The literary fiction showcases the full range of the craft — character work, prose style, and thematic depth without the guardrails of genre conventions.
Publication History
Published on April 18th, 2024, Half-Light was one of 10 titles released that month. Completed in 2023 and published the following year, Half-Light had a short gap between writing and release. Published through The Book Nexus, the Indian publishing entity that handles ISBN management and distribution for the full catalog. ISBN: 978-93-7184-159-7. 2024 saw 114 titles published in total across the catalog.
Explore This Genre
Half-Light is one of 38 books in the literary fiction category within this catalog. Readers who enjoy this book may find themselves drawn to other literary fiction titles in the collection, each approaching the genre from a different angle and with a different focus. The quiet fiction focus specifically connects this book to a tradition of writing that values depth over breadth, offering readers something targeted rather than general.
Publication Details
- Publisher
- The Book Nexus
- ISBN-13
- 978-93-7184-159-7
- Year Written
- 2023