![]() ![]() ![]() It engages the reader through its cleverly woven fabric of story-telling. The prose is evocative, lucid and engrossing. ![]() It also deals with themes like the effects of war trauma, family turmoil and illicit love. In this way, the narrative exposes the interpersonal relationships between the characters. The story unfolds amidst political and social conflicts in the country. Through the interlinking fates of two families separated by huge geo-political issues, The Far Field pulls the reader to discover intersectional hierarchies. The author posits the protagonist’s childhood memories against the backdrop of political issues concerning Kashmir. The story revolves around an urban, educated and privileged woman named Shalini. This ingenious debut work was conferred the prestigious JCB Prize for Literature in the year 2019. The Far Field is the first novel written by author Madhuri Vijay. ![]()
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