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Rupa Bajwa
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Hardback
Number of Pages
252
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This contemporary literary fiction transports readers to Amritsar, following a young sari shop worker as daily life collides with larger hopes for a brighter future. The central themes examine dignity, perseverance, and the tension between ordinary work and extraordinary dreams. The intended reader is adults and fans of modern Indian literature who relish intimate, character-driven storytelling with warmth and honesty. The emotional feel blends compassion, humor, and realism to invite reflection rather than escape.
The reading experience is story-driven and richly sensory, with vivid details of fabrics, market sounds, and the rhythms of a busy day. The prose maintains a steady, approachable pace that lets intimate moments breathe while broader social context adds depth. Readers are drawn into a life that feels both quotidian and transformative, moving from routine to revelation through small, human experiences.
Across its pages, the journey centers on resilience and the hopeful push for a better life, framed by authentic relationships, neighborhood dynamics, and the costs of aspiration. The voice is clear and compassionate, balancing warmth with unflinching honesty to illuminate how love, hunger, and opportunity coexist in a modern city.
After finishing, the reader gains a nuanced perspective on daily life, empathy for people navigating economic and social pressures, and a lasting sense that perseverance can redefine a life. It leaves you with a tempered hope and a reminder of the quiet strength found in ordinary moments.
Product Details
Author
Rupa Bajwa
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
252
Language
English
SKU
9780143031581
ISBN
9780143031581
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20x14x4cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 399
โน 380
โน 19 Off