Where Shall We Go This Summer
Where Shall We Go This Summer
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1991
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
India • 1960s
1991
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Anita Desai's novel, Where Shall We Go This Summer, a woman navigates her internal struggle between isolation and connection. She seeks refuge on an island to escape the turmoil of her life in urban India. The narrative explores themes of identity, family, and emotional conflict, emphasizing her quest for personal peace and meaning.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Mysterious
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Review Roundup
Anita Desai's Where Shall We Go This Summer deftly explores themes of alienation and emotional turmoil. Critics praise Desai's lyrical prose and deep character insights, although some find the narrative's pace slow. The novel's introspective approach resonates with readers interested in psychological depth and existential themes.
Who Should Read Where Shall We Go This Summer?
A reader who would enjoy Anita Desai's Where Shall We Go This Summer is interested in exploring complex emotional landscapes, especially those involving female introspection and personal identity. Fans of Virginia Woolf’s To the Lighthouse or Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Namesake will appreciate its rich, contemplative narrative.
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Novel • Fiction
India • 1960s
1991
Adult
18+ years
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