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Shobhaa De
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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
200
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
Fiction for adults—this sharp, literary portrayal of high-society India in Bombay follows the aftershocks of a divorce and a string of scandals. The central theme is the tension between public polish and private longing, and the intended reader is someone who enjoys character-driven drama, moral complexity, and social critique. The tone is perceptive, articulate, and quietly fearless.
The narrative unfolds through vivid, scene-driven chapters that move from glittering gatherings to intimate conversations, all rendered in crisp, cinematic prose. What makes the reading experience distinctive is the way it peels back the tiers of privilege to reveal longing, insecurity, and ambition beneath the surface. Readers are invited to follow shifting loyalties and quiet confrontations as relationships are tested and reputations recalibrated.
After finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of how social masks shape relationships and self-perception. It fosters empathy for flawed, real people, invites critical thinking about ambition and morality, and leaves a lingering sense of the complexities of urban life.
Product Details
Author
Shobhaa De
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
200
Language
English
SKU
9780143421306
ISBN
9780143421306
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13x2.4x19.8cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 499
₹ 425
₹ 74 Off