{"title":"Celina Baljeet Basra","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Celina Baljeet Basra's literary works. As a distinguished author in the realm of General Fiction, Celina crafts narratives that resonate with readers across the globe. Her stories are not only engaging but also provide a profound exploration of human emotions and experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout books in this collection is \u003cem\u003eHappy\u003c\/em\u003e, a testament to Celina's ability to weave intricate plots with memorable characters. Her writing is both enlightening and entertaining, offering a fresh perspective on everyday life and the subtle complexities within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are seeking a heartwarming read or a thought-provoking narrative, Celina Baljeet Basra's works promise a rewarding literary journey that will stay with you long after turning the final page. Dive into her collection today and discover why she has become a beloved voice in contemporary fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"happy-by-celina-baljeet-basra-9781035405893","title":"Happy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A MIRACULOUS NOVEL' \u003cb\u003eMEGHA MAJUMDAR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'PLAYFUL AND PROFOUND . . . USING WRY HUMOUR TO DELIVER A DEAD SERIOUS MESSAGE' \u003cb\u003eMELISSA FU\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A BONKERS STORY THAT READS LIKE A FINE TEN-COURSE MEAL' \u003cb\u003eGARY SHTEYNGART\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA young cinephile leaves his rural village in India with big dreams, only to find himself trapped in menial jobs and forced to work off a debt he may never repay.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a small farming village in Punjab, India, a boy crouches over his brother's phone in a rapeseed field watching clips of Godard's \u003ci\u003eBande a part\u003c\/i\u003e on YouTube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis name is Happy Singh Soni and when he's not sleeping among the cabbages and eating sugary rotis, Happy dreams of becoming an actor, one who plays the melancholy roles; the sad, pretty boys, rare in Indian cinema. He plans a clandestine journey to Europe, where he'll finally land a breakout role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a nightmarish passage to Italy, Happy still manages to find relief in food and fantasy, even as he is forced into ever-worsening work conditions on a radish farm by the syndicate involved in smuggling him to Europe to pay off the supposed debt they claim he has accrued. While disillusionment amongst the farm workers rise, Happy will find the love - and tragedy - that his favourite films always promised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt turns funny and heart-breaking, sunny and tragic, \u003ci\u003eHappy\u003c\/i\u003e is a formally ambitious novel about the psychic fissures produced by the splintering of nations, and the lovely, generative, artful coping mechanisms created by generations of diasporic people. With this ingenious, daringly cinematic debut, Celina Baljeet Basra argues for the things that are basic to human survival: food, water, shelter, but also pleasure, romance, art, and the right to a vivid inner life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711773167852,"sku":"9781035405893","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/476e9254e02c78b19ada5aa599d44901.jpg?v=1759168949"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/celina-baljeet-basra.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}