{"title":"Natasha Soobramanien","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling and thought-provoking works of \u003cem\u003eNatasha Soobramanien\u003c\/em\u003e, an acclaimed author known for her distinctive narrative style and insightful exploration of contemporary issues. Her work often delves into the complexities of human relationships and the impact of socio-political dynamics on everyday life. If you enjoy literature that challenges conventional storytelling and presents vivid, immersive experiences, then Soobramanien's writing is a must-read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiego Garcia\u003c\/em\u003e, a collaboration with Luke Williams, stands out as a remarkable piece in Soobramanien's repertoire. This novel won the prestigious Goldsmiths Prize in 2022, celebrated for its bold storytelling and innovative narrative structure. Set against the backdrop of modern London and Mauritius, the book weaves together themes of displacement and identity, offering a profound commentary on belonging and resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Natasha Soobramanien's collection to experience fiction that not only entertains but also enlightens, presenting stories that resonate on both personal and societal levels. Perfect for readers who appreciate literary fiction with depth and relevance, her books offer a unique voice in the literary world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"diego-garcia-winner-of-the-goldsmiths-prize-2022-by-natasha-soobramanien-9781913097936","title":"Diego Garcia – WINNER OF THE GOLDSMITHS PRIZE 2022","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdinburgh, 2014: N. and L., two writer friends arrive from London, a city they believe killed L.'s brother. Every day they try to get to the library to write their blocks, but every day they get distracted, bickering over everything from whether or not it's going to rain, to their Bitcoin tanking, trying and failing to resist the sadness which follows them as they drift around the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's on a day like this that they make a new friend, Diego. They go out drinking and swap stories. Diego tells them he is named after his mother's island in the Indian Ocean, part of the Chagos Archipelago, which she and her community were forced to leave by armed soldiers in 1973. The writers become obsessed with this shameful episode in British history and the continuing exile of the Chagossian people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAngry and sad and funny, this collaborative fiction set in Edinburgh, London and Brussels is about grief and friendship, and about trying to work out how, as a writer, you share a story that needs to be heard if it is not your story to tell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut ultimately this is a novel about the true fact of a collaborative fiction authored by the US and British governments, created to maintain military power and to dispossess a people of their homeland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiego Garcia\u003c\/em\u003e – WINNER OF THE GOLDSMITHS PRIZE 2022 by Natasha Soobramanien and Luke Williams explores these themes with depth and sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711276830956,"sku":"9781913097936","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/91d2a7b81d5fa8d40d002861a5674a68.jpg?v=1759168957"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/natasha-soobramanien.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}