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Vinoy Thomas
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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
256
Age Group
All
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Book Summary
Blackened Follows Eranimos, A Young Man Born Into Kerala's Prestigious Adhikarathil Family, As He Confronts Questions Of Identity, Caste, And Skin Color In A Society Shaped By History. Set Against The Lush Landscapes Of Malabar, This Coming-Of-Age Novel Blends A Family Saga With Social Reflection, Inviting Readers Who Enjoy Literary Fiction, Cultural History, And Stories About Belonging. Warm, Insightful, And Emotionally Resonant, Blackened Speaks To Adults And Older Teens Seeking Depth, Empathy, And A Window Into How One Life Intersects With A Changing World.
Written As A Tightly Paced Bildungsroman, Blackened Follows Eranimos As He Questions His Lineage And The Rumors That Swirl Around His Skin Color, Seeking A Place Within A Tradition That Both Sustains And Judges Him. The Narrative Threads His Personal Quest With Broader Kerala History—From Caste Tensions To Waves Of Religious Conversion And The Enduring Rural–Urban Divide—Creating A Richly Layered Reading Experience Where Private Longing Meets Public Change.
What Makes The Experience Stand Out Is The Book’S Voice And Structure. The Prose Is Lyrical Yet Accessible, Painting Malabar’S Landscapes With Immediacy And Care, While Intimate Scenes Reveal The Quiet Courage It Takes To Grow Up In A World Of Expectations. Blackened Blends Storytelling With Historical Context, Letting Readers Move At A Patient, Immersive Pace As Eranimos Discovers What Belonging Truly Means—And What It Costs To Redefine It.
After Finishing Blackened, Readers Gain A Nuanced Understanding Of How History Shapes Identity, And A Sense Of Resilience That Persists Beyond Tradition. The Book Invites Empathy, Prompts Questions About Belonging, And Leaves A Lasting Impression About The Power Of Family, Place, And Choice.
Product Details
Author
Vinoy Thomas
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
256
SKU
BK0513586
ISBN
9780143458654
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 299
₹ 285
₹ 14 Off