An electrifying debut that burns with ambition, injustice, and the explosive realities of modern India.
A Burning by Megha Majumdar follows three unforgettable characters whose lives collide in the aftermath of a terrorist attack on a train. Jivan, a Muslim girl from the slums, is accused because of a careless Facebook comment. PT Sir, an opportunistic gym teacher, finds his star rising in politics as he distances himself from her. And Lovely — an irresistible outcast dreaming of Bollywood stardom — holds Jivan's only hope for justice.
Taut, propulsive, and deeply humane, this is a novel about what it costs to rise — and what gets sacrificed along the way.
Popular with readers who love politically charged, character-driven fiction with social justice themes. Perfect for fans of The White Tiger (Aravind Adiga), Burnt Sugar (Avni Doshi), and Home Fire (Kamila Shamsie).
A paperback (2020, Scribner) in Very Good condition.
