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The Year of the Runaways

by Sunjeev Sahota
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Intense journey of immigrants' pursuit of belonging.

Sunjeev Sahota's "The Year of the Runaways" paints a vivid picture of the lives of immigrants, providing a narrative that is both poignant and enlightening. Readers looking for a deeper understanding of the immigrant experience, with all its hopes, hardships, and humanity, will find this novel gripping. It's a powerful exploration of the search for a new life and the survival instincts it demands.

  • Booker Prize Nominee (2015)
  • Sunday Times/Peters Fraser + Dunlop Young Writer of the Year Award Nominee (2015)
  • RSL Encore Award (2015)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Year of the Runaways

by Sunjeev Sahota
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ISBN: 9789382616689
Authors: Sunjeev Sahota
Publisher: Picador
Date of Publication: 2015-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Contemporary, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Literary Criticism, Literature, Race, Asian Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.86
(rated by 9842 readers)

Description

Three young men from different backgrounds embark on a journey from India to England, each with their own hopes and secrets. Set in Sheffield, this novel explores their dreams, desires, and the shocking realities they face. 'The Year of the Runaways' is a compassionate and graceful story of humanity, love, faith, and family.
 

Intense journey of immigrants' pursuit of belonging.

Sunjeev Sahota's "The Year of the Runaways" paints a vivid picture of the lives of immigrants, providing a narrative that is both poignant and enlightening. Readers looking for a deeper understanding of the immigrant experience, with all its hopes, hardships, and humanity, will find this novel gripping. It's a powerful exploration of the search for a new life and the survival instincts it demands.

  • Booker Prize Nominee (2015)
  • Sunday Times/Peters Fraser + Dunlop Young Writer of the Year Award Nominee (2015)
  • RSL Encore Award (2015)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.