ABOUT THE BOOK
Hi, I’m Niv, though my parents named me Nivrutti Nandan Nedumpilly Nair—yeah, I know, what a ridiculous name. But trust me, the name is nothing compared to the ridiculousness of my life. And here’s why we call ourselves brats in Sawalpur, a town dominated by the cement plant:
- As children of wage board workers, we faced injustice and weren’t allowed to enter the officers’ colony. But I had the guts to sneak into my girlfriend’s quarters—don’t ask why.
- My best friend, Baiju, had the audacity to have an affair—sorry, a relationship—with the colony’s schoolteacher.
- Our so-called ordinary life was filled with mischief, adventures, and escapades.
- Our shift to an ultra-ordinary life came with reckless schemes and acts of revenge, making the lives of the factory officers, who took their privilege a bit too literally, a living hell—just to prove our worth.
- My problem? I take things to heart and always make sure to get back at those who hurt me. This time, it was the cement company that wronged me, and I made sure to give back royally.
Read The Colony Brats to learn how not to screw up your life—and everyone else’s—with vengeance. Get ready to laugh, cry, and rethink everything as you follow our journey from innocent kids to not-so-innocent troublemaking adults. Outrage can turn your world upside down, and our story is living proof of that.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vineed P. Menon is an award-nominated writer and director. He has written and directed over eight original plays, and his short films ‘First Sin,’ ‘Interfere,’ and ‘Ring Road’ have received Dadasaheb Phalke Award nominations. Vineed is also the co-writer of the Assamese film ‘Birangana Xaadhani,’ which is currently in post-production. Additionally, he is a seasoned Training Manager.
