{"product_id":"9780143106760","title":"A Grain Of Wheat","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis historical fiction novel invites adult readers and students of modern African literature to a village on the edge of change. It explores how sweeping political events weigh on individuals, families, and friendships. The emotional tone is contemplative and intimate, with mythic resonances that deepen the exploration of human resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented through an interwoven narrative focused on a close-knit community, the book blends story-led perspectives with lyrical prose and subtle symbolism. The reading experience feels immersive and reflective, inviting readers to linger on choices, loyalties, and the quiet costs of upheaval. The structure supports comfortable pacing and thoughtful engagement, whether read aloud in a classroom or curled up for personal reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor fiction lovers, the novel offers an ensemble cast and a journey of moral discovery rather than a single plot arc. It examines how secrets, betrayals, and shifting alliances test friendships and love in a time of national transition. Names and spoilers are avoided here, focusing instead on universal questions about duty, identity, and consequence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsemble cast of villagers with intertwined stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical backdrop of decolonization and emergency rule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMyth-inflected imagery and restrained, lyrical writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible prose suitable for study groups, classrooms, and thoughtful personal reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading this work leaves you with a more nuanced view of how history enters private life, boosting empathy, curiosity, and a lasting appreciation for the complexities of human choices during upheaval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540433416409,"sku":"9780143106760","price":1283.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/61JgABfpBaL._SL1200.jpg?v=1776680290","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780143106760","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}