Anindita Basu (Book order)

Anindita Basu Book order

Anindita Basu crafts narratives in both English and her native Bengali, weaving together threads of Indian heritage with her experiences of living in California. Her work delves into themes of identity, migration, and the intersection of cultures, characterized by lyrical prose and profound emotional depth. Basu's writing offers a unique exploration of the complexities of human connection and the search for belonging in unfamiliar landscapes. Through her stories, she illuminates the nuanced challenges and discoveries inherent in navigating a bicultural existence.

Shadow Birds: The Story of a Young Girl During the Partition of India

188 pages
7 hours of reading

4.7(14)Add rating

In this coming of age, historical fiction, the world of Bangladesh comes alive…while touching the hearts of refugees of all times and places. In an era of vivid charm, and on the very day of India’s Independence… August 15, 1947… Khukumoni faces a shocking reality. The two main religions declared war and now she can no longer visit her best friend because her friend is Muslim, not a Hindu like herself.Shocked and hurt, fourteen-year-old Khukumoni struggles to stand up for what is right, while overcoming her innate shyness and conservative upbringing. Her inner conflict reaches its peak when she witnesses a murder where an innocent musician is accused of being the culprit and will be hanged.The musician’s life is at stake as well as her own conscience. And yet she would be risking her own life and the safety of her family if she reveals the truth.How can she go up against the real villain, the powerful and shrewd Aziz?