{"product_id":"a-burning-megha-majumdar","title":"A Burning – Megha Majumdar","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn electrifying debut that burns with ambition, injustice, and the explosive realities of modern India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Burning\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaut, propulsive, and deeply humane, this is a novel about what it costs to rise — and what gets sacrificed along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePopular with readers who love politically charged, character-driven fiction with social justice themes. Perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eThe White Tiger\u003c\/em\u003e (Aravind Adiga), \u003cem\u003eBurnt Sugar\u003c\/em\u003e (Avni Doshi), and \u003cem\u003eHome Fire\u003c\/em\u003e (Kamila Shamsie).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA paperback (2020, Scribner) in Very Good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44877234372723,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_25df13e5-7565-4e84-96c0-327baad1478f.jpg?v=1776860456","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/a-burning-megha-majumdar","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}