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Discover 'All This Could Be Different', a captivating B-format paperback novel by Sarah Thankam Mathews and published by Orion in 2023. This compelling narrative delves into the complexities of modern adulthood, weaving a rich tapestry of themes like friendship, love, activism, and the struggles of navigating a recessionary backdrop. Follow Sneha, a young protagonist adjusting to her new life in a vibrant city filled with gay bars, house parties, and the warmth of found family. As she faces challenging realities—including precarious jobs and personal secrets—she and her community must grapple with profound questions about identity and belonging. Critics have praised Mathews' writing as both luminous and iridescent, capturing the unsaid nuances of deep longing and youthful ambition. This novel resonates with readers exploring the realities of young adulthood in the 21st century, making it a must-read for anyone who has ever wished for something different. Grab your copy now and immerse yourself in a narrative that speaks to the heart of modern life. Shipping for this item is free; please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery, and note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781474624794
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Orion
Description:
'Sarah Thankam Mathews' prose is undeniable . . . she captures the sneaky, unsaying parts of longing'
Raven Leilani, author of Luster
'Some books are merely luminous . . . this one is iridescent' Susan Choi, author of Trust Exercise
Graduating into a recession, Sneha tries on adulthood like an ill-fitting suit. Moving to a new city, she embraces all that it has to offer: friends that feel like family, gay bars, house parties and new romances. But when painful secrets rear their heads, corporate jobs go off the rails and evictions loom, Sneha and her community find themselves looking for a new way to live.
All This Could Be Different is a novel about being young in the twenty-first century. About work, precarity, distant parents, found family, activism, queer love, sex and hope. About knowing that all this could be different.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781474624794
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Orion
Description:
'Sarah Thankam Mathews' prose is undeniable . . . she captures the sneaky, unsaying parts of longing'
Raven Leilani, author of Luster
'Some books are merely luminous . . . this one is iridescent' Susan Choi, author of Trust Exercise
Graduating into a recession, Sneha tries on adulthood like an ill-fitting suit. Moving to a new city, she embraces all that it has to offer: friends that feel like family, gay bars, house parties and new romances. But when painful secrets rear their heads, corporate jobs go off the rails and evictions loom, Sneha and her community find themselves looking for a new way to live.
All This Could Be Different is a novel about being young in the twenty-first century. About work, precarity, distant parents, found family, activism, queer love, sex and hope. About knowing that all this could be different.