{"title":"Mallika Naguran","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the engaging world of Mallika Naguran, an exceptional voice in contemporary literature, known for her profound narratives and captivating storytelling. Her work, while falling under the umbrella of general fiction, is anything but ordinary. Each of her books offers readers a unique exploration into the human experience, often weaving in elements of cultural depth and emotional complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cem\u003eShe Never Looks Quite Back\u003c\/em\u003e, Naguran crafts tales that are both relatable and thought-provoking, encouraging readers to reflect on their perspectives and understanding of the world around them. Her ability to create compelling characters and immersive settings makes her stories resonate with a diverse audience, appealing to both avid fiction readers and those looking to explore new literary landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover Mallika Naguran's captivating stories and let her books take you on a journey through intricately woven narratives brimming with life, emotion, and insightful commentary on the intricacies of human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"she-never-looks-quite-back-by-mallika-naguran-9789814954037","title":"She Never Looks Quite Back","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStories about choice, strength, love and women with an unquenchable thirst for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe life of a woman, no matter who she is or where she might be, typically encompasses loss and longing, despair and courage, regret and love. \u003ci\u003eShe Never Looks Quite Back\u003c\/i\u003e murmurs of such experiences and more. The stories depict themes of growing up, social unrest, nature, war, migration, reconciliation, sensuality, infidelity and the pandemic. The narratives allow glimpses into lives conflicted by chance and choice... women who find themselves in the most extraordinary circumstances, yet never giving up, not without a fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBe transported from Singapore's swanky skyscrapers to wild Malaysian forests to rough African seas through waves of penultimate moments. Ode to Joy plays a forgotten tune while reliving the scars of surviving the Japanese Occupation in Singapore. Bird Watching captures a woman's panic and escape, eventually plunging into the depths of her existential being. The Liquid Goalie—a fictionalised true story—charts a young Gambian woman on a perilous journey to Europe. A Polish character in Katarzyna's Secret is bent on staying alive, despite violation to her body, to reunite with her children someday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMallika Naguran's debut collection of short stories reveals women's unquenchable thirst for life without being unfazed by cruel turn of events. Her lyrical style of writing amplifies the fragility of humans while bringing into play metaphorical connection and intervention. The tales are timeless yet prick at many of today's issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46671385231596,"sku":"9789814954037","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16881593485682.jpg?v=1752815322"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/mallika-naguran.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}