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Hardback
Number of Pages
176
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This collection presents three novellas in literary fiction, exploring solitude, memory, and the erosion of beauty over time. Written by a celebrated Indian writer, it speaks to adult readers who relish contemplative, character-driven storytelling. The tone is elegiac, quietly observant, and emotionally resonant.
The narratives unfold with spare, precise prose and a story-led rhythm that turns setting into a living mood. From a remote outpost to a girls college and a windswept mountain town, each piece builds a meditation on time, loss, and the ways the past quietly reshapes the present. The reading experience is immersive, unhurried, and deeply human.
Readers encounter liminal momentsโsilence that speaks, ordinary details that reveal hidden longing, and choices that illuminate frailty and resilience. The book treats solitude with nuance, avoiding easy answers while inviting empathy and reflection. It rewards careful reading and invites rereading, as the hues of memory linger long after the last page.
After finishing, readers gain a deeper understanding of how solitude shapes identity, how memories color the present, and how beauty persists even as time erodes it. The collection leaves a lasting impression of quiet courage and human tenderness.
Product Details
Author
Anita Desai
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
176
Language
English
SKU
9788184002812
ISBN
9788184002812
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20x14x4cm
Binding
Hardback
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