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A New World

by Amit Chaudhuri
A New World
A New World

Cultural dislocation shapes family's delicate reunion.

"A New World" is a subtle, introspective read perfect for those who appreciate nuanced character studies and the exploration of cultural and personal identity. Chaudhuri elegantly captures the quiet tension of a family navigating the complexities of divorce and displacement, painting a vivid portrait of life in Calcutta through the lens of their experiences. If you're into richly textured narratives that resonate with emotional truth, this book could be a thoughtful companion.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

A New World

by Amit Chaudhuri
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ISBN: 9780330351058
Authors: Amit Chaudhuri
Publisher: Picador
Date of Publication: 2000-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Asian Literature, Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.06
(rated by 251 readers)

Description

A year after his divorce, Jayojit Chatterjee, an economics professor in the American Midwest, travels to his native Calcutta with his young son, Bonny, to spend the summer holidays with his parents. Jayojit is no more accustomed to spending time alone with Bonny—who lives with his mother in California—than he is with the Admiral and his wife, whose daily rhythms have become so synchronized as to become completely foreign to their son. Together, the unlikely foursome struggles to pass the protracted hours of summer, each in his or her own way mourning Jayojit's failed marriage. And as Jayojit walks the bustling streets of Calcutta, he finds himself not only caught between clashing memories of India and America, but also between different versions of his life, revisiting lost opportunity, realized potential, and lingering desire. As he did in his acclaimed trilogy "Freedom Song," Amit Chaudhuri lovingly captures life's every detail on the page while infusing the quiet interactions of daily existence with depth and compassion.
 

Cultural dislocation shapes family's delicate reunion.

"A New World" is a subtle, introspective read perfect for those who appreciate nuanced character studies and the exploration of cultural and personal identity. Chaudhuri elegantly captures the quiet tension of a family navigating the complexities of divorce and displacement, painting a vivid portrait of life in Calcutta through the lens of their experiences. If you're into richly textured narratives that resonate with emotional truth, this book could be a thoughtful companion.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.