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Explore the beautifully crafted narrative of 'The Tiniest House of Time', a poignant family saga that spans generations and continents. Shortlisted for the Small Press Network 2021 Book of the Year Award, this compelling novel takes readers on a journey from colonial Burma of the 1930s to nationalist Malaysia in the 1990s, weaving through the rich tapestry of family dynamics, local politics, and intimate relationships.
Delve into the interconnected lives of Susheela and Sandhya Sastri, a grandmother-granddaughter duo whose stories reflect the struggles and triumphs of middle-class Indian communities. Their experiences are shaped by historical events yet rooted in personal conflict, showcasing the complexities of culture, religion, and race. As Sandhya returns to her grandmother's deathbed, she uncovers hidden truths about their shared past, prompting a deep exploration of identity and belonging.
The lush narrative is complemented by insightful reflections on how history tends to repeat itself, bringing forth the timeless question of what can be changed. Rich with historical context and emotional depth, this novel promises to resonate with anyone interested in stories of resilience and the search for truth within families.
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: 9781925893069. Year: 2020. Publisher: Wild Dingo Press.
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: 9781925893069
Year: 2020
Publisher: Wild Dingo Press
Description:
*Shortlisted for the Small Press Network 2021 Book of the Year Award*
The Tiniest House of Time is more than a family saga, ranging across continents and decades seamlessly, from colonial Burma in the 1930s to nationalist Malaysia in the 1990s and beyond, to Hong Kong and Australia. The reader is thrust into the lives of far-flung middle-class Indian communities: immersed in family and local politics and intimate relationships, swept along in the tide of grand historical events.
History works in cycles, repeating itself, until we finally understand that everything that has happened, has always already happened.
The story is driven by Iyer's two main characters, both strong women — Susheela Sastri and Sandhya Sastri — who are grandmother and granddaughter, but could have been born of the same atom. Sandhya visits her grandmother's deathbed after having run away from her country, her family, her love, and herself. She remembers her grandmother's stories, of a lost time in Burma, and digs deep to find truth in it. A dying Susheela, impatient with her family's pity, asks Sandhya to read to her. It opens up past events in both their lives, the family dynamics, the forbidden loves, the politics of who can be hated, when, and by whom…And what can they, as women of their times, actually do about it.
'The historical background of this book is complex and fascinating, as is the story of these two women's lives as they negotiate dilemmas around culture, religion, and race.' — The Sydney Morning Herald
'Sreedhevi Iyer'sThe
Delve into the interconnected lives of Susheela and Sandhya Sastri, a grandmother-granddaughter duo whose stories reflect the struggles and triumphs of middle-class Indian communities. Their experiences are shaped by historical events yet rooted in personal conflict, showcasing the complexities of culture, religion, and race. As Sandhya returns to her grandmother's deathbed, she uncovers hidden truths about their shared past, prompting a deep exploration of identity and belonging.
The lush narrative is complemented by insightful reflections on how history tends to repeat itself, bringing forth the timeless question of what can be changed. Rich with historical context and emotional depth, this novel promises to resonate with anyone interested in stories of resilience and the search for truth within families.
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: 9781925893069. Year: 2020. Publisher: Wild Dingo Press.
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: 9781925893069
Year: 2020
Publisher: Wild Dingo Press
Description:
*Shortlisted for the Small Press Network 2021 Book of the Year Award*
The Tiniest House of Time is more than a family saga, ranging across continents and decades seamlessly, from colonial Burma in the 1930s to nationalist Malaysia in the 1990s and beyond, to Hong Kong and Australia. The reader is thrust into the lives of far-flung middle-class Indian communities: immersed in family and local politics and intimate relationships, swept along in the tide of grand historical events.
History works in cycles, repeating itself, until we finally understand that everything that has happened, has always already happened.
The story is driven by Iyer's two main characters, both strong women — Susheela Sastri and Sandhya Sastri — who are grandmother and granddaughter, but could have been born of the same atom. Sandhya visits her grandmother's deathbed after having run away from her country, her family, her love, and herself. She remembers her grandmother's stories, of a lost time in Burma, and digs deep to find truth in it. A dying Susheela, impatient with her family's pity, asks Sandhya to read to her. It opens up past events in both their lives, the family dynamics, the forbidden loves, the politics of who can be hated, when, and by whom…And what can they, as women of their times, actually do about it.
'The historical background of this book is complex and fascinating, as is the story of these two women's lives as they negotiate dilemmas around culture, religion, and race.' — The Sydney Morning Herald
'Sreedhevi Iyer'sThe