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Book 2 of the trilogy: the civil war has ended in a brand new country #Bangladesh, but war wounds deeply affect siblings Maya and Sohail and their relationship with one another. Told in 2 timeframes, just after the war in the early 1970s, and in 1984, when Maya returns home after a decade fleeing home in anger at what her brother has become. Their stories unwind through time. Tying their stories together is Sohail‘s young son Zaid, and Maya‘s ⬇️

I just finished the tagged book and it was excellent (review to come)!! And it was an excellent reading month—14!!

2 books wrapping up last month‘s #authoramonth
4 Percival Everett books for #authoramonth
1 John Scalzi for #authoramonth
1 wrapping up #Rwanda for #foodandlit
3 for #Bangladesh #foodandlit
2 for #Italy #Jubilee #foodandlit
1 for #Greenland #foodandlit

I couldn‘t possibly pick a favorite! Half of them were 5-stars!

#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

#klrb @BarbaraJean
#whattheDickens @Cuilin
#Greenland #foodandlit @Catsandbooks
#Bangladesh #foodandlit

Lovely description of food

#Bangladesh #foodandlit @Catsandbooks

This book doesn‘t often mention food so I just had to jump on this reference. Photo of a phuchka from the Internet.

#Bangladesh #foodandlit @Catsandbooks

I started this book tonight. #Bangladesh #foodandlit @Catsandbooks

Evocative writing. Equal to The Kite Runner. The effects of war on different groups of people are exposed. Rape as a weapon. WOMEN CHOSE TO MARRY and leave with THE ENEMY BECAUSE THEIR FAMILIES DISOWNED THEM. A brother turned into an extremist because of guilt. His sister remained a rebel to the new government because of guilt. They both neglected their loved ones while on crusades. Trigger warnings #FoodandLit @Texreader @Catsandbooks

The story follows the life of two siblings after the partition of #Bangladesh - the repercussions of the war as well as the rise of radical Islamisation.
Read for #readingasia2021 and also my December #bookspin

@thearomaofbooks

Its independence war leaves #Bangladesh torn apart - the country and its people. Maya and her brother Sohail have become estranged during the years. He has become a devote Muslim, she a fighter for justice and freedom. Their mother tries to keep the family together.

I enjoyed the glimpses into the Bangladeshi way of life and I learned a bit about the country. Like you said @squirrelbrain a book to #likenotlove.

#ReadingAsia2021 🇧🇩

#WeeklyForecast 17/21

This week I am trying to squeeze in two books for the #womensprizeforfiction and one more Asia book before the end of the month. I am halfway through No One is Talking About This and am super curious what‘ll happen in the second half!

Thank you so much Helen for sending me the #Bangladesh book! My #Bhutan swap will be on it‘s way soon too!
Also thanks for the balm, it smells delicious and I can sure use some focus 😉! I am happy for you England is opening up again and I hope you can soon enjoy all things normal again like going to the library 🤍

I‘ve given this a pick but it‘s one of those books that‘s really tough to read - war, tragedy, abuse, sadness. I‘m glad I read it though and I did learn a lot, although I had to research around the novel, as it assumes a lot of knowledge and doesn‘t always explain enough background.

Barbara - I‘ll send this one on to you next time I go to the PO.

#readingasia2021 #bangladesh
#booked2021 #countrywhereUNpeacekeepersare

#readingasia2021 #Bangladesh @Librarybelle @BarbaraBB

From a Bangladeshi author. #southasianwriters #anditsaugust @RealLifeReading

Getting started on the #24in48 while the house is still quiet! ☕️