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A spellbinding tale of two young people whose fates intertwine across continents and years, this epic explores love, family, and the contrasts between India and America, tradition and modernity. When Sonia and Sunny first meet on an overnight train, they feel an instant connection, complicated by the fact that their grandparents had once tried to matchmake them, which ultimately drove them apart. Sonia, an aspiring novelist returning to India after studying in Vermont, grapples with the haunting influence of an artist who once inspired her. Meanwhile, Sunny, a struggling journalist in New York City, seeks to escape his domineering mother and the turmoil of his clan. Together, they embark on a journey to find happiness amidst the alienation of modern life. This narrative delves into the forces shaping their lives—country, class, race, and the intricate ties between generations. It is a profound love story, a family saga, and a rich exploration of ideas, showcasing the author's remarkable storytelling prowess. The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny stands as an ambitious and accomplished work by one of today’s greatest novelists.
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The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny, Kiran Desai
- Langue
- Année de publication
- 2025
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- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Kiran Desai
- Éditeur
- Hamish Hamilton
- Publié
- 2025
- Format
- rigide
- Pages
- 688
- ISBN10
- 0241770823
- ISBN13
- 9780241770825
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Fiction, Romans d'amour, Romans historiques, Littérature contemporaine, Romance contemporaine, Roman social, Asie, Inde
- Évaluation
- 5 sur 5
- Description
- A spellbinding tale of two young people whose fates intertwine across continents and years, this epic explores love, family, and the contrasts between India and America, tradition and modernity. When Sonia and Sunny first meet on an overnight train, they feel an instant connection, complicated by the fact that their grandparents had once tried to matchmake them, which ultimately drove them apart. Sonia, an aspiring novelist returning to India after studying in Vermont, grapples with the haunting influence of an artist who once inspired her. Meanwhile, Sunny, a struggling journalist in New York City, seeks to escape his domineering mother and the turmoil of his clan. Together, they embark on a journey to find happiness amidst the alienation of modern life. This narrative delves into the forces shaping their lives—country, class, race, and the intricate ties between generations. It is a profound love story, a family saga, and a rich exploration of ideas, showcasing the author's remarkable storytelling prowess. The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny stands as an ambitious and accomplished work by one of today’s greatest novelists.