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Tomb of Sand

by Geetanjali Shree
$14.90
Tomb of Sand
Tomb of Sand

Indian family saga exploring memory, identity, resilience.

If the intricate layers of family dynamics set against the backdrop of India's vivid cultural tapestry intrigue you, "Tomb of Sand" might just be your next favorite read. This tale weaves the complexities of the past with the present, creating a resonant story that celebrates the human spirit's tenacity and the enduring power of reconnecting with one's roots.

  • International Booker Prize (2022)
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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Tomb of Sand

by Geetanjali Shree
$14.90
ISBN: 9780143448471
Authors: Geetanjali Shree
Publisher: India Penguin
Date of Publication: 2022-03-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Asian Literature, Literature, Feminism, LGBTQ+
Goodreads rating: 3.68
(rated by 3397 readers)

Description

In northern India, an eighty-year-old woman slips into a deep depression after the death of her husband, and then resurfaces to gain a new lease on life. Her determination to fly in the face of convention – including striking up a friendship with a transgender person – confuses her bohemian daughter, who is used to thinking of herself as the more ‘modern’ of the two. To her family’s consternation, Ma insists on travelling to Pakistan, simultaneously confronting the unresolved trauma of her teenage experiences of Partition, and re-evaluating what it means to be a mother, a daughter, a woman, a feminist. Rather than respond to tragedy with seriousness, Geetanjali Shree’s playful tone and exuberant wordplay results in a book that is engaging, funny, and utterly original, at the same time as being an urgent and timely protest against the destructive impact of borders and boundaries, whether between religions, countries, or genders.
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Indian family saga exploring memory, identity, resilience.

If the intricate layers of family dynamics set against the backdrop of India's vivid cultural tapestry intrigue you, "Tomb of Sand" might just be your next favorite read. This tale weaves the complexities of the past with the present, creating a resonant story that celebrates the human spirit's tenacity and the enduring power of reconnecting with one's roots.

  • International Booker Prize (2022)
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.