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The Shadow Lines

The Shadow Lines

Penned By Amitav Ghosh
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The Shadow Lines

The Shadow Lines

Penned By Amitav Ghosh
4.85 29,992 Ratings
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Opening in Calcutta in the 1960s, Amitav Ghosh's radiant second novel follows two families—one English, one Bengali—as their lives intertwine in tragic and comic ways. The narrator, Indian born and English educated, traces events back and forth in time, from the outbreak of World War II to the late twentieth century, through years of Bengali partition and violence, observing the ways in which political events invade private lives.

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Length 246 Pages
Language Eng
Released 1988
Identifier (ISBN) 109307
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Amitav Ghosh writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Amitav Ghosh lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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"A profoundly satisfying read. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An effortless 5 stars."
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"Absolutely brilliant. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
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