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Sumaa Tekur
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Binding
Paper Back
Number of Pages
300
Language
English
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Book Summary
THE MONKS WHO LAUGHED WHEN THE BUMBLEBEE is a bold literary novel that examines love, desire, and the consequences of choice, set against the richly drawn backdrop of 1960s Bengal. It follows Maloti Mukherji, a wife and mother whose inward longing clashes with the strict codes of her time. The journey unfolds with a candid, intimate tone that will resonate with adult readers who crave emotionally honest storytelling about identity, marriage, and longing.
Written in lyrical, unflinching prose, THE MONKS WHO LAUGHED WHEN THE BUMBLEBEE invites readers into Maloti's inner life as she navigates an unfulfilling marriage to Nayonangshu and a charged connection with the confident journalist Jayanto. The narrative flows with a steady, intimate cadence, balancing quiet domestic scenes with moments of sudden passion, and showing how a single choice can ripple through family and society.
Across its pages, THE MONKS WHO LAUGHED WHEN THE BUMBLEBEE treats themes of adultery, jealousy, and the search for love with raw honesty. The storytelling is bold yet compassionate, offering a clear, vivid sense of 1960s Bengal, its social codes, and the universal ache to be seen and understood.
After finishing THE MONKS WHO LAUGHED WHEN THE BUMBLEBEE, readers emerge with a richer appreciation of love's complexities and the courage to pursue authenticity in their own lives. The emotional honesty and vivid setting leave a lasting impression, inviting reflection, empathy, and a more intimate view of the human journey.
Product Details
Author
Sumaa Tekur
Publisher
HAY HOUSE
Number of Pages
300
Language
English
SKU
9788119554089
ISBN
9788119554089
Dimensions
14 x 1.8 x 21.6 cm
Binding
Paper Back
MRP: ₹ 399
₹ 339
15% Off