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Anita Desai
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Hardback
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a literary fiction novel about a traditional family navigating the delicate balance between duty and personal desire. Its central themes hinge on family expectations, cultural heritage, and the search for independence within a close-knit circle. The intended reader is adults who enjoy intimate, character-driven stories with emotional depth and subtle humor.
The reading experience unfolds as a story-led, intimate portrait of life across two worldsโhome in a tightly-knit Indian family and the unfamiliar landscape of a Western upbringing. The prose invites reflection through everyday rituals, conversations, and quiet moments that reveal how culture, tradition, and personal longing shape choices. The tone blends warmth, insight, and occasional wit to make complex decisions feel human and relatable.
Distinctive for its cross-cultural perspective and multi-generational focus, the narrative invites readers into each characterโs inner world while tracing the ripple effects of family dynamics. The writing is clear and evocative, letting both the everyday and the transformative moments breathe. Readers move through the book by connecting with the charactersโ hopes, disappointments, and acts of quiet courage.
After finishing, readers gain a deeper understanding of how traditions shape choices and how individuals navigate the pull between duty and personal aspiration. The work fosters empathy, cultural awareness, and a lasting curiosity about family bonds, identity, and the many forms love can take.
Product Details
Author
Anita Desai
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Language
English
SKU
9781784873936
ISBN
9781784873936
Reading Age
All
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 699
โน 595
โน 104 Off