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Megha Majumdar

A Burning

Megha MajumdarFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Megha Majumdar

A Burning

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

India • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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A Burning by Megha Majumdar follows the interwoven lives of Jivan, a young Muslim woman falsely accused of terrorism after commenting against the government online; Lovely, a transgender aspiring actress who gains fame by testifying at Jivan's trial; and PT Sir, a gym teacher who exploits Jivan’s situation to advance in politics, all set against the backdrop of contemporary Indian society and its issues of social media, tribalism, and ambition. Sensitive topics include terrorism, false imprisonment, and systemic injustice.

Dark

Gritty

Challenging

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

3.9

56,006 ratings

64%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Burning?

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.

3.9

56,006 ratings

64%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

India • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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