Mathur, Ira
Love the Dark Days
- ISBN 13:
- 9781845235352
- author:
- Mathur, Ira
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Peepal Tree Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 222
- Dimensions:
- 2.4 x 23.4 x 23.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, General, Belletristik,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Love the Dark Days by Ira Mathur is a frank and fearless debut that explores the complexities of a privileged but dysfunctional family across multiple cultures and continents. Born of mixed Hindu-Muslim parentage in post-independence India, the protagonist, Poppet, navigates a world of class and race prejudices, feeling like an outsider in her own family. As she writes about her experiences, she meets Derek Walcott, who encourages her to reinvent herself and leave the past behind. Set against the backdrop of a society struggling with social unrest and violence, Poppet's story is a raw and unflinching exploration of identity, family, and belonging. With a unique blend of humour and perceived absurdity, this intricate tapestry weaves together Poppet's shattered family relations and her journey towards self-discovery. Through Poppet's writing, Mathur examines the broken shards of her family's past and the Trinidadian family she marries into, searching for a new shape and a new world. A powerful and thought-provoking debut, Love the Dark Days is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in stories of identity, culture, and the human condition.
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