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Gopal Gandhi
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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
216
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
A Historical Fiction Novel Set In The Tea Estates Of Sri Lanka, It Probes The Harsh Realities Faced By Tamil Laborers As Their Lives Stand In Stark Contrast To The Opulence Of Estate Managers. It Speaks To Adult Readers And To Anyone Drawn To Social History, Labor Rights, And South Asian Studies, With A Tone That Is Compassionate, Sobering, And Ultimately Hopeful For Human Dignity.
The Story Is Driven By Intimate, Character-Centered Narration. It Follows A Tamil Labourer On A Plantation And The Life Of A Sinhala Fish Vendor Whose World Intersects With Her Own. Through Vivid Scenes, Sensory Detail, And Restrained Prose, The Book Presents The Social And Political Forces Shaping Daily Survival, Painting A Humane Portrait Of Exploitation, Resilience, And The Search For Shelter And Belonging.
Readers Gain A Nuanced Understanding Of Historical Labor Struggles And The Human Impact Of Political Systems, Along With Renewed Empathy For Those Negotiating Belonging Across Divided Communities. The Narrative Leaves A Lasting Impression By Highlighting Dignity, Resilience, And The Enduring Hope For A Home And A Future.
Product Details
Author
Gopal Gandhi
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
216
Language
English
SKU
9780143068532
ISBN
9780143068532
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13x1x20cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 299
₹ 270
₹ 29 Off