Description
In the bustling heart of India, a young woman's life takes a dramatic turn after a terrorist attack, setting in motion a chain of events that will entwine the fates of three strangers. As suspicion and fear grip the nation, a celebrated Bollywood actor, a resilient gym owner, and a determined journalist find their lives irrevocably connected. This powerful debut novel explores themes of social injustice, ambition, and the enduring search for truth amidst a landscape of prejudice and political turmoil. Majumdar's prose is both sharp and compassionate, offering a poignant glimpse into the complexities of modern India and the human spirit's capacity for both cruelty and kindness.
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paperback
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Published Jan 1, 2020
304 pages
ISBN: 9780525658696
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Details
First Published
2020
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for A Burning by Megha Majumdar.