Discover India! The Shadow Lines by Amitav Ghosh (1988).

Set in the politically tumultuous times of India and Bangladesh, the novel follows the lives of two families from different sides of the border.

The story follows the life of Tridib, a Bengali born in Calcutta, and his relationship with his English cousin Ila, who they meet in 1930s.

The story also follows the character of May, Tridib’s aunt, and her relationship with her husband Robi.

Through their lives, the novel explores the themes of identity and belonging, and how it is shaped by borders.

The novel gives an insight into the history of British colonialism in India and the struggles of Partition.

The narrative jumps between past and present, intertwining the stories of Tridib and Ila.

The novel culminates with an understanding of how the past shapes the present and how memory and history is intertwined.

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