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In Custody
In Custody | Anita Desai
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In this sensitive portrayal of human nature, Anita Desai, one of Indias foremost writers, paints an intimate portrait of lives impacted by the quest for identity and purpose. Deven, a Hindi lecturer in small-town Mirpore, lives a humdrum existence. A chance to interview NurIndias greatest living Urdu poetoffers him an escape from his dreary life. But the Nur he meets is an enfeebled man, surrounded by clashing wives and preying sycophants. Devens decision to be the custodian of Nurs verse gives birth to an unusual alliance between the two. Stimulating and thought provoking, In Custody is a brilliant parable lamenting the gradual corrosion of culture and tradition in the face of modernity, and a dazzling study of the complexity of human relationships.
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Shaleen
In Custody | Anita Desai
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The book is well written and the plot interesting but somehow I didn‘t like it as much. Deven,a Hindi professor who is an Urdu poetry lover decides to record the works of a distinguished Urdu poet Nur. In doing so, he becomes not only the custodian of Nur‘s verse and genius but also of all his personal problems.
I liked the part abt Deven and Murad‘s friendship as it depicts how even old friendships can be toxic and survive only because of habit.

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Shaleen
In Custody | Anita Desai
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Finally my June haul😻 I wanted to read more classics and a few contemporaries so here I am. With courts re-opening I am not able to read as much as I want but that doesn‘t stop me from hoarding. 😅

Anyone spotting any favourites or any recommendations?

LadyJade Jane Eyre is one of my most favorite books! (edited) 5y
Shaleen @LadyJade I have been looking forward to read it for the longest time. 5y
jewright Love both Jane Eyre and Little Women. 5y
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erinachu Jane Eyre !! 😍 5y
Shaleen @jewright I love Little Women too. My copy had a small font size so I got another one. I plan on reading it again this year.😁 5y
Jennaree3 Great haul! I‘ve been on a classics kick recently and am in the thick of Pride and Prejudice. Let us know what you think of the alchemist! 5y
Shaleen @Jennaree3 Thank you😁 That is Brida by Paulo Coelho. The book name is not visible in the pic. Also, I love the Alchemist and I am planning on reading it again very soon. (edited) 5y
lynneamch Great haul! When you get through those I'd recommend 5y
Shaleen @lynneamch Thanks 😊 Adding East of Eden to my TBR right away. 5y
Freespirit Some brilliant books there...loved Jane Eyre and Little Women and often revisit them.I have many of these books on my bookshelf ready to read one day😍 5y
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ReclusiveHermit
In Custody | Anita Desai
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A big surprise of 2019. Wanted to read something by anita desai and In Custody was shortlisted for the man booker. A teacher goes to interview a poet and what turns out is extraordinary tale of passion and pain.

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