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Discover the transformative journey in 'Fear and Lovely', a captivating 2023 novel that delves into the life of Mallika, a profoundly shy woman from a close-knit New Delhi community. Haunted by trauma and mental health struggles, Mallika's quest for healing unfolds alongside the secrets held by her mother, aunt, and childhood friends. This poignant narrative not only echoes her inner turmoil but also illuminates the complex web of love, grief, and forgiveness shared among those closest to her.
Written with exquisite sensitivity, 'Fear and Lovely' explores themes of mental illness, the intricacies of relationships, and the societal pressures that weigh heavily on individuals. As Mallika grapples with her lost memories and strives for connection, readers are treated to an insightful exploration of stigma surrounding mental health, personal growth, and resilience.
Spanning the perspectives of not just Mallika, but the seven pivotal figures in her life, this character-driven tale is both humorous and heart-wrenching, revealing the hidden truths and shared burdens carried by its characters. The rich, vibrant setting of 1970s New Delhi enhances the story, crafting a backdrop that is both familiar and foreign, deeply evocative of the period's emotional landscape.
With praise from acclaimed voices, 'Fear and Lovely' is described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime achievement' that masterfully intertwines humor and profound insight. This is a must-read for anyone captivated by narratives of love, trauma, and healing.
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: 9780857308320. Year: 2023. Publisher: The Crime & Mystery Club.
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: 9780857308320
Year: 2023
Publisher: The Crime & Mystery Club
Description:
Mallika is a painfully shy young woman growing up in the heart of a close-knit, sometimes stifling New Delhi colony. Though she is surrounded by love, her life is complicated by secrets that she, her mother and her aunt work hard to keep.
After suffering a trauma aged nineteen, Mallika loses three days of her memory and slowly spirals into a deep depression. She must find a way out of this abyss, back to herself and those she cares about. But she must also hide her mental illness from her community.
In a narrative that unfolds elliptically from the perspectives of Mallika and the seven people closest to her, the astonishing story of these characters' lives emerges. For Mallika's family, childhood friends and the two men she loves are also hiding truths. As each gives voice to contending with their own struggles, secrets and silences shatter.
As irreverent and funny as it is serious and anguished, Fear and Lovely is a tender, character-driven story of love, longing, terror and healing that will keep you turning pages, and won't let you go.
'Trauma, forgiveness, hope, marriage and the shame around mental health are all explored in this beautiful, complex and funny story set in 1970s New Delhi. It's the first novel from Appachana in 20 years and one to be savoured.' — Stylist
'Appachana's gifts are extraordinary, her sympathies humble and unsparing, her subtlety and wit true heart-shifters.Fear and Lovelyis one of the best books you'll read this year, next year, last year...A once-in-a-lifetime achievement.' — Junot Diaz
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Written with exquisite sensitivity, 'Fear and Lovely' explores themes of mental illness, the intricacies of relationships, and the societal pressures that weigh heavily on individuals. As Mallika grapples with her lost memories and strives for connection, readers are treated to an insightful exploration of stigma surrounding mental health, personal growth, and resilience.
Spanning the perspectives of not just Mallika, but the seven pivotal figures in her life, this character-driven tale is both humorous and heart-wrenching, revealing the hidden truths and shared burdens carried by its characters. The rich, vibrant setting of 1970s New Delhi enhances the story, crafting a backdrop that is both familiar and foreign, deeply evocative of the period's emotional landscape.
With praise from acclaimed voices, 'Fear and Lovely' is described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime achievement' that masterfully intertwines humor and profound insight. This is a must-read for anyone captivated by narratives of love, trauma, and healing.
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: 9780857308320. Year: 2023. Publisher: The Crime & Mystery Club.
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: 9780857308320
Year: 2023
Publisher: The Crime & Mystery Club
Description:
Mallika is a painfully shy young woman growing up in the heart of a close-knit, sometimes stifling New Delhi colony. Though she is surrounded by love, her life is complicated by secrets that she, her mother and her aunt work hard to keep.
After suffering a trauma aged nineteen, Mallika loses three days of her memory and slowly spirals into a deep depression. She must find a way out of this abyss, back to herself and those she cares about. But she must also hide her mental illness from her community.
In a narrative that unfolds elliptically from the perspectives of Mallika and the seven people closest to her, the astonishing story of these characters' lives emerges. For Mallika's family, childhood friends and the two men she loves are also hiding truths. As each gives voice to contending with their own struggles, secrets and silences shatter.
As irreverent and funny as it is serious and anguished, Fear and Lovely is a tender, character-driven story of love, longing, terror and healing that will keep you turning pages, and won't let you go.
'Trauma, forgiveness, hope, marriage and the shame around mental health are all explored in this beautiful, complex and funny story set in 1970s New Delhi. It's the first novel from Appachana in 20 years and one to be savoured.' — Stylist
'Appachana's gifts are extraordinary, her sympathies humble and unsparing, her subtlety and wit true heart-shifters.Fear and Lovelyis one of the best books you'll read this year, next year, last year...A once-in-a-lifetime achievement.' — Junot Diaz
'Some nove