A certain ambiguity

This novel follows Ravi Kapoor, an Indian student at Stanford University, who becomes fascinated by mathematics and philosophy while uncovering the story of his grandfather, a mathematician jailed in 1919 under a blasphemy law.

The book intertwines Ravi's academic journey with his grandfather's legal and philosophical struggles, exploring deep mathematical concepts such as set theory, infinity, and non-Euclidean geometry.

It raises profound questions about the nature of mathematical truth and its relation to human knowledge and belief.

The narrative combines rigorous mathematics with a compelling story, making complex ideas accessible and engaging.