The Living

Narrated by Sartaj Garewal , Harriet Kershaw

Released: March 10, 2016
Length: 5 hrs 23 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Fourth Estate

LONGLISTED FOR THE DSC PRIZE FOR SOUTH ASIAN LITERATURE 2017, this tender and lyrical novel by Anjali Joseph explores the everyday lives of two individuals—Claire, a single mother working in an English shoe factory, and Arun, a grandparent in Kolhapur recovering from past hardships. Through their stories, the book highlights themes of routine, family, friendship, and personal reflection, capturing the humor, beauty, and truth of ordinary life. With a mix of warmth and wit, the novel offers a poignant glimpse into the human experience.

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