There's so much to be said about Vivek Shraya's The Subtweet about art, industry, identity and social media that I hardly know where to begin! The story begins when introverted Neela accepts Rukmini's invitation for coffee. Bound by a familiar interest in music, the two South Asian women start a friendship that is continually tested by society. Told in alternating perspectives, we see both Rukmini's and Neela's thoughts as Rukmini unexpectedly rises to fame. Unable to help herself, Neela sends out a subtweet which then takes on a life of its own. As a reader, I was somewhat disappointed when Rukmini's perspective disappears altogether as the story progresses to become more and more convoluted with a cast of entertaining side characters. What is most poignant is the way social media acts as a funhouse in this piece, how it distorts our personalities and intentions, making it all the easier to misjudge or react to others. Serving as a valuable parable of our times, The Subtweet is worth checking out!