{"product_id":"9780143068471","title":"Yellow Is The Colour Of Longing","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA collection of bold, wry literary short stories that peel back the surfaces of everyday life. The central themes explore longing, memory, and the quiet ache of human connection, told through observant, character-driven fiction. It speaks to adult readers who relish contemporary literary fiction and sharp social observation, delivered in a voice that blends wit with emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach story unfolds as a standalone piece that travels through a range of narrative approaches—from tightly observed realism to sly satire and lyrical reminiscence. Vivid settings span crowded urban streets to intimate interiors, with precise prose that creates memorable scenes in just a few pages. The reading experience is immersive yet crisp, inviting readers to pause, reflect, and lean into the complexities of daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will notice a distinctive pull: humor that lands with a sting, tenderness that lingers, and an unflinching look at facades and the people behind them. The collection rewards thoughtful engagement—voices shift and converge, offering multiple angles on longing, memory, and identity. It’s a thoughtful, emotionally resonant journey that invites re-reading and conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStandalone stories with rich, multi-dimensional characters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVaried narrative techniques and tonal shifts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProse that blends wit, melancholy, and sharp social observation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvocative settings from urban life to intimate interiors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccessible yet finely crafted writing that rewards careful reading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThoughtful themes of longing, memory, and identity that spark reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a deeper empathy for ordinary people and ordinary moments, along with a heightened appreciation for craft in contemporary fiction. The collection fuels curiosity, invites introspection, and leaves a lasting impression that lingers in the mind and heart well after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540430336217,"sku":"BK0032392","price":285.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/71nYDxtUnWL._SL1400.jpg?v=1776683012","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780143068471","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}