Islam, Manzu
Godzilla and the Song Bird
- ISBN 13:
- 9781845235871
- author:
- Islam, Manzu
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Peepal Tree Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 13.7 x 20.5 x 3.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Godzilla and the Song Bird by Manzu Islam is set against the backdrop of Bangladesh's struggle for independence. At its heart lies the enduring friendship between three boys who share a love of cinema, whose loyalty to one another takes unexpected turns. This novel weaves together a complex tapestry of emotions, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the power of storytelling in a world torn apart by conflict. Through Bulbul's journey as a journalist, the author sheds light on the difficult emergence of postcolonial society, revealing both its beauty and its darkness. A richly nuanced narrative that balances tenderness, humour, sadness, satire, horror, tension, and release, Godzilla and the Song Bird is a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience.
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