{"product_id":"the-lowland","title":"The Lowland","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSHORTLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2013 and the NATIONAL BOOK AWARD 2013\u003c\/b\u003e.\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Subhash’s earliest memories, his brother Udayan was always a significant presence in his life. They shared their childhood in the suburban streets of Calcutta, wandering and playing together in the hyacinth-strewn ponds near their home. Though they were close in age and practically inseparable during their early years, life’s unfolding events led them down vastly different paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the world shifts around them, with U.S. tanks rolling into Vietnam and political riots sweeping across India, the bond between the brothers is tested in ways unimaginable. Udayan, who is charismatic and impulsive, becomes deeply involved in the Naxalite movement—a radical communist rebellion aiming to eradicate social inequality and poverty. His commitment to the cause leads him to make choices that have profound and far-reaching impacts on his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUdayan’s decisions and actions set off a chain of events that affect his newly married, pregnant wife; his parents; and Subhash, who moves to America in search of his own path. The repercussions of these events echo across continents and generations, altering the course of their lives forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEpic in scale yet intimate in its examination of familial relationships, \u003ci\u003eThe Lowland\u003c\/i\u003e is a novel that deftly explores themes of love, loss, sacrifice, and the inescapable ties that bind families together. Jhumpa Lahiri captures the nuanced and deeply personal struggles of her characters with her signature poignant and empathic storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA masterful author, Lahiri brings a profound depth of emotion and sensitivity to this tale of two brothers whose lives are forever changed by the socio-political upheavals of their time. \u003ci\u003eThe Lowland\u003c\/i\u003e stands as her most powerful work to date, offering a rich, multi-generational narrative that will resonate with readers long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45760049807596,"sku":"9781408843543","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781408843543.jpg?v=1726987386","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/the-lowland","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}