Description
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761049545
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Experience a poignant journey through the pages of **The Days Toppled Over**. This compelling novel, praised as 'tender, arresting and uplifting' by author Shankari Chandran, tells the story of Malli, a girl who is immersed in silence outside her home. The only sparkle in her life is her weekly phone call with her younger brother, Surya, studying in Australia. However, when Surya goes silent, Malli's quiet existence erupts into chaos.
Determined to find her brother, Malli reaches out to Nayan, a helpful stranger she meets on a missing persons forum. Their unexpected friendship leads her on a transformative journey to Australia. In vivid detail, this novel delves into the difficult realities faced by international students like Surya, who navigates a precarious student life amid financial struggles and cultural challenges.
Set against the vibrant backdrops of Bangalore and Sydney, **The Days Toppled Over** is a thought-provoking exploration that highlights themes of mental health, family bonds, and the significance of friendship. With a cast of memorable characters and rich humor, this book is not only a story of love and resilience but also a reminder of the profound impact human connections can have on our lives. Perfect for readers who appreciate insightful literature about family and personal growth.
**Delivery Information**: Enjoy fast shipping directly to your doorstep, with reliable delivery options available across New Zealand.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761049545
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Description:
'Tender, arresting and uplifting.'
SHANKARI CHANDRAN
The most unexpected friendships really can transform your life.
Malli is unable to speak outside her own home. The highlight of her life is a weekly phone call with her younger brother, Surya, who is studying in Australia. When Surya misses their call for the first time, Malli's quiet life is thrown into disarray.
Seeking answers online, Malli is grateful when a user on a missing persons forum, Nayan, offers his assistance. As days pass without news, Malli decides she must travel to Australia to find out what has happened to Surya. The unconventional and outspoken Nayan accompanies her.
In Sydney, student life is more precarious than Surya had imagined. At the restaurant where he lives and works, Surya endures squalid living conditions and abysmal pay, in pursuit of the elusive work visa that will allow him to stay in the country. But then a racist customer sets off a chain of events that will see Surya commit a reckless act of love, risking everything for which he has worked so hard.
Set between Bangalore and Sydney, The Days Toppled Over is a powerful exploration of mental health, family and the lives of international students in Australia. With a rich sense of place, a memorable cast of characters, and a good dose of humour, it illuminates how we all need friends and contact with other humans - and how these simple things can result in transformation.
ISBN: 9781761049545
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Experience a poignant journey through the pages of **The Days Toppled Over**. This compelling novel, praised as 'tender, arresting and uplifting' by author Shankari Chandran, tells the story of Malli, a girl who is immersed in silence outside her home. The only sparkle in her life is her weekly phone call with her younger brother, Surya, studying in Australia. However, when Surya goes silent, Malli's quiet existence erupts into chaos.
Determined to find her brother, Malli reaches out to Nayan, a helpful stranger she meets on a missing persons forum. Their unexpected friendship leads her on a transformative journey to Australia. In vivid detail, this novel delves into the difficult realities faced by international students like Surya, who navigates a precarious student life amid financial struggles and cultural challenges.
Set against the vibrant backdrops of Bangalore and Sydney, **The Days Toppled Over** is a thought-provoking exploration that highlights themes of mental health, family bonds, and the significance of friendship. With a cast of memorable characters and rich humor, this book is not only a story of love and resilience but also a reminder of the profound impact human connections can have on our lives. Perfect for readers who appreciate insightful literature about family and personal growth.
**Delivery Information**: Enjoy fast shipping directly to your doorstep, with reliable delivery options available across New Zealand.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761049545
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Description:
'Tender, arresting and uplifting.'
SHANKARI CHANDRAN
The most unexpected friendships really can transform your life.
Malli is unable to speak outside her own home. The highlight of her life is a weekly phone call with her younger brother, Surya, who is studying in Australia. When Surya misses their call for the first time, Malli's quiet life is thrown into disarray.
Seeking answers online, Malli is grateful when a user on a missing persons forum, Nayan, offers his assistance. As days pass without news, Malli decides she must travel to Australia to find out what has happened to Surya. The unconventional and outspoken Nayan accompanies her.
In Sydney, student life is more precarious than Surya had imagined. At the restaurant where he lives and works, Surya endures squalid living conditions and abysmal pay, in pursuit of the elusive work visa that will allow him to stay in the country. But then a racist customer sets off a chain of events that will see Surya commit a reckless act of love, risking everything for which he has worked so hard.
Set between Bangalore and Sydney, The Days Toppled Over is a powerful exploration of mental health, family and the lives of international students in Australia. With a rich sense of place, a memorable cast of characters, and a good dose of humour, it illuminates how we all need friends and contact with other humans - and how these simple things can result in transformation.