51 pages • 1 hour read
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A Burning by Megha Majumdar captivates with its intense, fast-paced narrative and sharp social commentary on contemporary India. Critics praise its compelling characters and keen portrayal of ambition and class struggle. However, some find the plot predictable and the ending unsatisfying. Overall, it's a powerful debut with notable societal insights.
Fans of politically charged, socially conscious narratives will appreciate Megha Majumdar’s A Burning. Ideal for readers of Aravind Adiga’s The White Tiger or Mohsin Hamid’s Exit West, the book offers a gripping, multi-perspective exploration of ambition, injustice, and the quest for a better life in contemporary India.
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