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Paperback
Number of Pages
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Age Group
All
Language
English
Book Summary
This is a historical literary fiction for adults, weaving a multi-generational story about women navigating home, identity, and belonging amid upheaval. Set against Hyderabad during the 1978 riots and later in Bangladesh, it examines how personal choices collide with social pressures. The tone is thoughtful, intimate, and resilientโpoised between memory and present reality.
The narrative unfolds through interwoven timelines and shifting perspectives, with a focus on the inner lives of women and their families. The setting comes alive through sensory detailโthe markets, streets, kitchens, and sheltersโwhile the political backdrop informs intimate decisions. The reading experience is immersive, driven by lyrical yet precise prose that invites reflection.
Readers move through intimate scenes of everyday resilienceโwork, motherhood, migration, and negotiation of traditionโwhile confronting larger questions about power, home, and voice. There are no quick fixes; the story respects complexity and offers no easy answers, inviting you to weigh memories against present realities and consider how culture shapes identity.
After finishing, readers gain a deeper sense of home and the voices that carry family memories across time. The intimate portrayal invites empathy, prompts reflection on cultural memory and migration, and leaves a lasting impression of strength and continuity.
Product Details
Author
Vanaja Banagiri
Publisher
Rupa Publications
Number of Pages
268
Language
English
SKU
9788129108821
ISBN
9788129108821
Reading Age
All
Binding
Paperback
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