Can You Hear the Nightbird Call?
Can You Hear the Nightbird Call?
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Indian Literature•
EducationIndia And Canada • 1940s-1980s
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World History2007
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Can You Hear the Nightbird Call? by Anita Rau Badami explores the interconnected lives of individuals affected by historical events between India and Canada. It delves into themes of identity, displacement, and the impact of cultural and political upheavals on people, portraying their resilience and struggles as they navigate personal and collective histories.
Mysterious
Melancholic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Anita Rau Badami's Can You Hear the Nightbird Call? is praised for its evocative prose and insightful exploration of identity, diaspora, and historical trauma. Critics commend its rich characterization and emotional depth, though some feel the narrative's complexity can be overwhelming. Overall, the novel is lauded for its ability to intertwine personal and political threads compellingly.
Who Should Read Can You Hear the Nightbird Call??
Readers who enjoy Can You Hear the Nightbird Call? by Anita Rau Badami likely appreciate intricate family sagas and historical contexts. Fans of Jhumpa Lahiri's The Namesake or Vikram Seth's A Suitable Boy might enjoy this novel for its exploration of displacement, identity, and Indian culture through multigenerational narratives.
1,211 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
432
Novel • Fiction
•
Indian Literature•
EducationIndia And Canada • 1940s-1980s
•
World History2007
Adult
18+ years
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