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Unsettling portrayal of contemporary Indian nationalism.

Leila could be an eye-opening read for those interested in exploring the plight of marginalized groups in India under the current regime. The book's dystopian world is chillingly realistic and Prayaag Akbar's writing is both thought-provoking and accessible. Leila offers a fresh perspective on themes such as love, loss, and identity while also shedding light on important social issues.

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.
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Leila

by Prayaag Akbar
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ISBN: 9780571341313
Authors: Prayaag Akbar
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Date of Publication: 2018-07-05
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction
Related Topics: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Dystopia
Goodreads rating: 3.63
(rated by 1179 readers)

Description

Leila does for the barbarity of contemporary Indian nationalism what The Handmaid's Tale did for the yoke of patriarchy. It is urgent, gripping, topical, disturbing, and announces a talent we'll be talking about for years to come. - Neel MukherjeeSoon to be adapted for the screen as a Netflix OriginalEvery year on Leila's birthday Shalini kneels by the wall with a little yellow spade and scoops dry earth to make a pit for two candles. One each for herself and for Riz, the husband at her side.But as Shalini walks from the patch of grass where she held her vigil the man beside her melts away. It is sixteen years since they took her, her daughter's third birthday party, the last time she saw the three people she loves most dearly: her mother, her husband, her child.
 

Unsettling portrayal of contemporary Indian nationalism.

Leila could be an eye-opening read for those interested in exploring the plight of marginalized groups in India under the current regime. The book's dystopian world is chillingly realistic and Prayaag Akbar's writing is both thought-provoking and accessible. Leila offers a fresh perspective on themes such as love, loss, and identity while also shedding light on important social issues.

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.