The Subtweet A Novel
The Subtweet A Novel by Vivek Shraya, published by ECW Press on April 7, 2020, is a thought-provoking exploration of the music industry and the complexities of social media. This edition spans 248 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows indie musician Neela Devaki, who, after her song is covered by the viral internet artist RUK-MINI, embarks on a transformative friendship that quickly unravels under the weight of societal pressures.
Readers will find a candid examination of friendship, jealousy, and the impact of online interactions in this literary work. As Neela and RUK-MINI navigate their newfound connection, the story delves into the challenges women face in the competitive landscape of music and art. The novel highlights the precarious balance between visibility and vulnerability, culminating in a dramatic fallout that captures the essence of modern relationships in the digital age.
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2021 Dublin Literary Award Finalist
2021 Lambda Literary Awards Finalist for Transgender Fiction
2020 Toronto Book Awards Finalist
“The Subtweet is affecting, unnerving, empowering, and often truly LOL.” — Foreword Reviews, starred review
“A beautifully crafted novel about race, music, and social media.” — Booklist
Includes an exclusive free soundtrack
Celebrated multidisciplinary artist Vivek Shraya’s second novel is a no-holds-barred examination of the music industry, social media, and making art in the modern era, shining a light on the promise and peril of being seen.
Indie musician Neela Devaki has built a career writing the songs she wants to hear but nobody else is singing. When one of Neela’s songs is covered by internet artist RUK-MINI and becomes a viral sensation, the two musicians meet and a transformative friendship begins. But before long, the systemic pressures that pit women against one another begin to bear down on Neela and RUK-MINI, stirring up self-doubt and jealousy. With a single tweet, their friendship implodes, a career is destroyed, and the two women find themselves at the centre of an internet firestorm.
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