A debut novel 'Alcohol' depicts the realities of human life beyond chocolates, butterflies and cars... The plot evolves around the protagonist's problems and struggles -- of a lonely, long journey, his transition from a negative to positive person and his account of 'the unspoken truth.' The novel focuses on the aspiration of the X and Y generation and evolution of a new culture and changing habits. Alcohol is a detailed account of the struggles of a young man and his family, entrapped in the depressing trauma of alcoholism. It depicts this trauma and also touches on the plight of the youth of Devasam and Oregaon, many of who go through this struggle, devoid of dreams and a meaning in life. The only bright spot is hope...