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The story follows the life of two siblings after the partition of #Bangladesh - the repercussions of the war as well as the rise of radical Islamisation.
Read for #readingasia2021 and also my December #bookspin

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Its independence war leaves #Bangladesh torn apart - the country and its people. Maya and her brother Sohail have become estranged during the years. He has become a devote Muslim, she a fighter for justice and freedom. Their mother tries to keep the family together.

I enjoyed the glimpses into the Bangladeshi way of life and I learned a bit about the country. Like you said @squirrelbrain a book to #likenotlove.

#ReadingAsia2021 🇧🇩

#WeeklyForecast 17/21

This week I am trying to squeeze in two books for the #womensprizeforfiction and one more Asia book before the end of the month. I am halfway through No One is Talking About This and am super curious what‘ll happen in the second half!

Thank you so much Helen for sending me the #Bangladesh book! My #Bhutan swap will be on it‘s way soon too!
Also thanks for the balm, it smells delicious and I can sure use some focus 😉! I am happy for you England is opening up again and I hope you can soon enjoy all things normal again like going to the library 🤍

I‘ve given this a pick but it‘s one of those books that‘s really tough to read - war, tragedy, abuse, sadness. I‘m glad I read it though and I did learn a lot, although I had to research around the novel, as it assumes a lot of knowledge and doesn‘t always explain enough background.

Barbara - I‘ll send this one on to you next time I go to the PO.

#readingasia2021 #bangladesh
#booked2021 #countrywhereUNpeacekeepersare

#readingasia2021 #Bangladesh @Librarybelle @BarbaraBB

From a Bangladeshi author. #southasianwriters #anditsaugust @RealLifeReading

Getting started on the #24in48 while the house is still quiet! ☕️