Tomb of Sand
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A critically acclaimed, playful, and deeply moving novel about an 80-year-old woman who gains a fresh lease on life after her husband’s death, defying convention by traveling to Pakistan to confront her past Partition traumas.
| Author Name |
Geetanjali Shree |
|---|---|
| ISBN |
9780143448471 |
| Year of Publication |
2022 |
| Pages |
696 |
| Language |
English |
| Binding |
Paperback |
| Publisher |
Penguin |
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ISBN: 9780143448471
Year Of Publication: 2022
Pages : 696
Language : English
Binding : Paperback
Publisher: Penguin
The book serves as a creative, imaginative protest against man-made borders, national boundaries, and rigid societal expectations. Through a unique narrative voice, it examines womanhood, aging, motherhood, and the lingering psychological scars left behind by the 1947 Partition.
Geetanjali Shree: The author of several novels and short story collections in Hindi, she is based in New Delhi and is celebrated for her distinct literary style and engagement with contemporary social issues.
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- Set in northern India, the story kicks off when an octogenarian widow slips into depression following her husband’s passing, only to bounce back with a rebellious zest for life. Ignoring family pressures, she strikes up unconventional bonds and decides to visit Pakistan. This journey forces her to confront the buried grief of her teenage years during the Partition, transforming a personal family drama into an unforgettable exploration of freedom, reconciliation, and peace.
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