Burnt Sugar by Avni Doshi
This novel delves into the complex and fraught relationship between a mother and daughter against the backdrop of contemporary India. The daughter, now an adult, grapples with her mother's advancing dementia and the bitter memories of a childhood marked by neglect and unconventional parenting. As the mother's memory deteriorates, the daughter is forced to confront the painful legacy of their past and the ambiguity of her filial obligations. The narrative weaves through themes of memory, betrayal, and the inextricable bond of family, painting a portrait of two women bound by love and resentment in equal measure.
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- Published
- 2020
- Nationality
- Indian
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- Pages
- 240-272
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Girl in White Cotton
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