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Githa Hariharan
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
144
Age Group
All
Language
English
Book Summary
This is a literary fiction novel that traces the lives of women across generations in India, exploring duty, identity, and the longing for independence. It follows a daughter returning home with an overseas degree and facing the pull of tradition, family expectations, and personal choice. The intended reader is adults who enjoy intimate, characterโdriven stories about culture, gender, and resilience. The emotional tone is contemplative, intimate, and quietly hopeful.
The reading experience centers on multiple womenโs voices, each offering a distinct perspective on love, duty, and selfโdiscovery. Myth and memory braid through the narrativeโsongs, stories, and ancestral echoes that illuminate present decisions. The prose moves with a musical, precise cadence, giving depth to ordinary moments and turning them into a larger, humane portrait of a community. This awardโwinning debut is celebrated for weaving myth, memory, and contemporary life with a delicate, musicโlike structure that resonates with readers who value literary fiction about real lives.
As a journey through tradition and personal autonomy, the book feels like a family saga translated into a lyrical, modern setting. It invites readers to consider how staying or breaking free can be both act and art, and how the past continues to shape the present. The reading experience is reflective and emotionally intelligent, ideal for those who seek meaningful, culturally rich fiction that examines gender roles and resilience without melodrama.
After finishing, readers gain a deeper empathy for the complexities of womenโs lives, a nuanced view of tradition and personal autonomy, and a lingering sense of connection across generations. It leaves you with curiosity about how myth and memory shape everyday choices and a renewed appreciation for quiet courage.
Product Details
Author
Githa Hariharan
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
144
Language
English
SKU
9780140128437
ISBN
9780140128437
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20x14x4cm
Binding
Hardback
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