Behind Paris, the literary cafes and the grand facades, there is another city populated by immigrants whose daily life is full of small details. In his new novel, "Chateau Rouge" (2026), the Indian writer Amit Chaudry strips the romantic aura from the French capital, and leads us to its dirty streets, dilapidated apartments and neighborhoods with multiple identities. From the purchase of a microwave to the burning of Notre Dame and the "yellow vest" protests, major events contrast the monotony of everyday life, in a novel that demystifies Paris and raises questions about class, immigration, and who has the right to tell the city. To read the full article Said Muhammad | Amit Shawdri writes Paris from its margins.

Behind Paris, the literary cafes and the grand facades, there is another city populated by immigrants whose daily life is full of small details. In his new novel, "Chateau Rouge" (2026), the Indian writer Amit Chaudry strips the romantic aura from the French capital, and leads us to its dirty streets, dilapidated apartments and neighborhoods with multiple identities. From the purchase of a microwave to the burning of Notre Dame and the "yellow vest" protests, major events contrast the monotony of everyday life, in a novel that demystifies Paris and raises questions about class, immigration, and who has the right to tell the city. To read the full article Said Muhammad | Amit Shawdri writes Paris from its margins.