{"product_id":"9789387103115","title":"Year Of The Weeds","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiction set in a small Gond village in western Odisha, this story follows a patient gardener and a young artist as they confront a looming mining project. Its central theme is environmental justice and the fight to protect sacred land from industrial exploitation. Aimed at adults and readers drawn to social-justice fiction and regional perspectives, the tone is urgent, compassionate, and hopeful.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten as a story-led narrative, the book unfolds through intimate moments and collective action as villagers, activists, and officials collide over the hill and the future. The reading experience blends everyday life with high-stakes tension, creating a distinctive, cinematic pace that invites readers to think deeply about power, responsibility, and the cost of progress.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders move through a vividly drawn landscape—gardens and homes, public spaces, and moments of quiet resistance—learning how courage and collaboration can emerge in the face of daunting odds. The narrative avoids easy answers, offering a nuanced portrait of a community organizing for change while maintaining empathy for all perspectives involved.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRich, place-led storytelling that centers land, community, and resistance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo central figures—a gardener and an artist—driving a quiet, persistent campaign for justice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTimely themes: environmental justice, displacement, governance, and activism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLyrical, cinematic writing style with multiple perspectives and emotional resonance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThought-provoking exploration of rights, responsibility, and sustainable futures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will come away with a deeper understanding of how communities defend what matters, a renewed curiosity about regional histories, and a belief that individual acts can spark meaningful dialogue and change. The book leaves a lasting impression of courage, empathy, and the power of collective voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540740583641,"sku":"BK0431777","price":285.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/81osJz8m2fL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776685808","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9789387103115","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}