A Burning

by: Megha Majumdar

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A Burning

A Burning

By: Megha Majumdar

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Product Details

Category - Fiction / General Fiction

Format - Hardcover

Condition - New

Listed - 2 months ago

Ships From - Missouri

Est. Publication Date - Jun 2020

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A Burning: A Novel

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"After a fiery attack on a train leaves 104 people dead, the fates of three people become inextricably entangled. Jivan, a bright, striving woman from the slums looking for a way out of poverty, is wr...

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Amber

249 book reviews

Jul 27, 2023
This was such a tough book to rate. On one hand, I enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about Indian culture. I had a real appreciation for the topics that were covered. They ranged from false imprisonment to injustice to disparity to nonconformity to corruption. On the other hand, I found the plot...
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Hideaway Collectibles

56 book reviews

Jul 20, 2023
An impressive debut about three lives connected by a terrorist attack; exploring how determination and luck play into one's lot in life. The characters are fully realized and interesting, if not always likable. The events throughout all three storylines are connected in a way that never feels forced...
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Maddie Habron

305 book reviews

Jul 20, 2023
I rated A Burning 3.5/5 stars. This is an incredibly political novel with several major trigger warnings including death, terrorism, sexual violence, religious bias and religious-motivated murder, political corruption, and related topics. This novel follows Jivan, PT Sir, and Lovely, three Indians w...
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