Qabar
- 112 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Meera Syal Book order
Meera Syal is a British author who delves into the cultural intersection of the Indian diaspora and British society. Her works often capture, with humor and poignancy, the experiences of second-generation immigrants navigating their search for identity and the complexities of tradition versus modernity. Syal approaches her writing with keen observation and empathy, crafting characters that are relatable, witty, and memorable.
- 2022
- 2022
Six Plays By Black and Asian Women Writers
- 226 pages
- 8 hours of reading
A collection of plays for stage, screen and radio showing the vitality of Black and Asian writing in Britain.
- 2015
The House of Hidden Mothers
- 432 pages
- 16 hours of reading
'Dazzling. Intense and gritty at times, sparkling and hilarious at others. I found it absorbing, witty, joyous and moving...and that's all I really want from a book!' - JO BRAND 'Warm and witty' Sunday Times 'The gifted Syal does it again' Indpendent HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO GET THE LIFE YOU CAN'T HAVE? Shyama, aged forty-eight, has fallen for a younger man. They want a child together. Meanwhile, in a rural village in India, young Mala, trapped in an oppressive marriage, dreams of escape. When Shyama and Mala meet, they help each other realise their dreams. But will fate guarantee them both happiness'... Brimming with warmth, wit and indignation, Meera Syal immerses us in a devastating story of friendship, family and the lengths we will go to have a perfect life. THE HOUSE OF HIDDEN MOTHERS is her long-awaited third novel and shows Meera Syal at the height of her literary powers 'Brilliant. It is destined to be a bestseller.' - ESTHER FREUD
- 1999
A novel about friendship, marriage and betrayal set in a British Asian community background. It is written by the author of ANITA AND ME.
- 1997
The debut novel from the award-winning screenwriter of Bhaji on the Beach. The story of nine-year-old Meena, growing up in the only Punjabi family in the Black Country mining village of Tollington. číst celé
