Noir, which deals with the more salacious aspects of crime, has seen an upswing in the last couple of decades. Its popularity is not limited just to the page; the genre has a strong presence in cinema and television as well. But what makes noir writing different from regular crime fiction and police procedurals? In collaboration with Noir In Mumbai we explore how Indian and French noir writers create this unique gritty atmosphere in their books
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