Description
Discover the poignant and powerful debut novel, Western Lane, shortlisted for the prestigious Booker Prize 2023. Author Chetna Maroo intricately weaves a tale of grief, resilience, and the pursuit of dreams through the eyes of eleven-year-old Gopi, a young squash prodigy. After the tragic loss of her mother, Gopi enters a world where the echoes of the squash court become her lifeline, guided by a demanding training regimen set by her father. As Gopi navigates the complexities of sisterhood and personal ambition, she finds herself on a journey of self-discovery and connection with others, including Ged, a talented boy who shares her passion for the sport.
Western Lane beautifully captures the essence of innocence and the bittersweet nature of growth. This acclaimed book offers readers an indelible coming-of-age story filled with emotional depth and literary finesse. Perfect for fans of contemporary fiction and inspirational tales, this novel encourages readers to explore the strength found in vulnerability and the bonds of family. With its breathtaking prose and powerful themes, Western Lane is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the intricate dance between love, loss, and the pursuit of one's passion.
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: 9781035041879
Year: 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
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: 9781035041879
Year: 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Description:
'WOW. Western Lane is glorious. You'll want to read it over and over again.' - Aravind Adiga, author of The White Tiger
A taut, enthralling first novel about grief, sisterhood, and a young athlete's struggle to transcend herself.
Eleven-year-old Gopi has been playing squash since she was old enough to hold a racket. When her mother dies, her father enlists her in a quietly brutal training regimen, and the game becomes her world. Slowly, she grows apart from her sisters. Her life is reduced to the sport, guided by its rhythms: the serve, the volley, the drive, the shot and its echo.
But on the court, she is not alone. She is with her pa. She is with Ged, a thirteen-year-old boy with his own formidable talent. She is with the players who have come before her. She is in awe.
An indelible coming-of-age story, Chetna Maroo's first novel captures the ordinary and annihilates it with beauty. Western Lane is a valentine to innocence, to the closeness of sisterhood, to the strange ways we come to know ourselves and each other.
LONG-LISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2023
Western Lane beautifully captures the essence of innocence and the bittersweet nature of growth. This acclaimed book offers readers an indelible coming-of-age story filled with emotional depth and literary finesse. Perfect for fans of contemporary fiction and inspirational tales, this novel encourages readers to explore the strength found in vulnerability and the bonds of family. With its breathtaking prose and powerful themes, Western Lane is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the intricate dance between love, loss, and the pursuit of one's passion.
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: 9781035041879
Year: 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
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: 9781035041879
Year: 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Description:
'WOW. Western Lane is glorious. You'll want to read it over and over again.' - Aravind Adiga, author of The White Tiger
A taut, enthralling first novel about grief, sisterhood, and a young athlete's struggle to transcend herself.
Eleven-year-old Gopi has been playing squash since she was old enough to hold a racket. When her mother dies, her father enlists her in a quietly brutal training regimen, and the game becomes her world. Slowly, she grows apart from her sisters. Her life is reduced to the sport, guided by its rhythms: the serve, the volley, the drive, the shot and its echo.
But on the court, she is not alone. She is with her pa. She is with Ged, a thirteen-year-old boy with his own formidable talent. She is with the players who have come before her. She is in awe.
An indelible coming-of-age story, Chetna Maroo's first novel captures the ordinary and annihilates it with beauty. Western Lane is a valentine to innocence, to the closeness of sisterhood, to the strange ways we come to know ourselves and each other.
LONG-LISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2023