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Number of Pages
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Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
The Shadow Lines is a richly woven novel that threads memory, history, and the feeling of home into one expansive narrative. Part literary fiction, part philosophical reflection, it invites thoughtful readers to explore how borders—physical, political, and imagined—shape our sense of self. Aimed at adults and those who relish intricate storytelling, the tone is contemplative, humane, and quietly adventurous.
Across interwoven narratives, the book follows a boy whose vivid imagination fills gaps in his understanding of the world, then tracks how that early perception echoes into adulthood. The writing unfolds like a tapestry of memories, with gaps filled by stories that are at once remembered and imagined. The experience is immersive: the pace shifts between quiet recollection and sharper insight, inviting readers to notice how personal histories intersect with public events. If you enjoy fiction that blends humor with tenderness and a keen eye for human connections, The Shadow Lines rewards careful reading.
Ghosh's structure itself is a feature: multiple voices, shifting timelines, and a deliberate blurring of boundaries between nations and people. The narrative treats memory as a living record, and the reader is asked to compare what is seen with what is felt. The prose is luminous and precise, making complex ideas accessible without sacrificing depth. The book offers a journey through rooms of memory, streets of different cities, and the fragile lines that people draw around themselves—and invites us to see the humanity that ties us together beyond borders.
After finishing The Shadow Lines, readers emerge with a deeper sense of how personal histories connect to broader histories, and with a renewed understanding that borders are often only lines we draw in our minds. The Shadow Lines leaves you contemplating identity, home, and the shared humanity that binds us all.
Product Details
Author
Amitav Ghosh
Publisher
Penguin
Number of Pages
288
Language
English
SKU
BK0420914
ISBN
9780143448549
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20 x 14 x 4 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 399
₹ 339
15% Off