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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
354
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
From the heart of rural Kerala, Tales From Qabristan unfolds as a lyrical coming-of-age novel told through the eyes of Farook, a boy facing the ache of saying goodbye to his father and the mysteries of life and death that surround him. Blending magical realism with earthy realism, this story invites readers who love literary fiction rich in memory and emotion to enter a village alive with superstition, secret lives, and the enduring rhythm of time. Ideal for adults and older teens who crave moving, thought-provoking journeys about family, loss, and growing up, told in a voice that feels intimate and universal.
Tales From Qabristan is written in Farook's intimate, observant voice, guiding readers through a childhood steeped in color, superstition, and the fleetingness of moments that matter. The novel weaves magical realism with stark reality, showing how a child interprets adult fears and desires while the village hums with life—the markets, rituals, and the quiet betrayals that shape a family. The storytelling is immersive: vivid scenes, lyrical sentences, and a pace that invites reflection as memory folds into present events.
Through Farook's eyes, themes of love, failure, and the bittersweet process of growing up unfold without didactic crowding—just the honest ache and wonder of watching generations pass. The book also offers accessible insights into life, death, and belief, presenting them through daily life in a Kerala village and the universal questions children notice before adults name them.
After finishing Tales From Qabristan, readers carry a gentle sense of wonder about time, memory, and the ties that bind generations. It leaves you more attuned to the quiet heroism of everyday life, the way children see right through to truth, and the enduring power of family and place.
Product Details
Author
Sabin Iqbal
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
354
Language
English
SKU
BK0516327
ISBN
9780143467694
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
21.6 x 13.5 x 1.84 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 599
₹ 508
₹ 91 Off