China Room
China Room by Sunjeev Sahota, published by Vintage on May 5, 2022, is a literary work that intertwines themes of love and identity across generations. Set in rural Punjab in 1929, the narrative follows Mehar, a young bride who is determined to uncover the identity of her husband among three brothers. As she navigates her confined existence on the family farm, her growing passion leads to risks that could alter the course of her life and those around her.
The story also features a contemporary thread, focusing on a young man who escapes from England to the same sun-scorched farm in 1999. Through his journey of self-discovery and connection to his family’s past, the novel explores the complexities of family life and cultural heritage. With 243 pages, this edition presents a rich tapestry of historical and emotional depth, inviting readers to reflect on the enduring nature of love and the legacies that shape our lives.
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A story of forbidden love that echoes across generations – from the prize-winning author of The Year of the Runaways.
‘A gorgeous, gripping read’ Kamila Shamsie
‘A multi-generational masterpiece’ Daily Mail
* A Book of the Year for The Times, Guardian and Daily Telegraph *
Mehar, a young bride in rural Punjab, is trying to discover the identity of her new husband. It is 1929, and she and her sisters-in-law – married to three brothers in a single ceremony – spend their days hard at work on the family farm, sequestered from contact with the men. When Mehar develops a theory as to which of them is hers, a passion is ignited that will put more than one life at risk.
Spiralling around Mehar’s story is that of a young man who in 1999 flees from England to the deserted sun-scorched farm. Can a summer spent learning of love and of his family’s past give him the strength for the journey home?
Readers love China Room
***** ‘I didn’t want it to end’
***** ‘What. A. Book.’
***** ‘Beautifully crafted…a story as old as time’
***** ‘A novel of thwarted loves’
Shortlisted for the 2022 Rathbones Folio Prize
Longlisted for the 2021 Booker Prize
Longlisted for the 2022 Walter Scott Prize
Longlisted for the 2021 Ondaatje Prize
‘Amazing storytelling…gripping and very moving’ BBC Radio 4, Open Book
‘I’m blown away by it’ Tessa Hadley
‘The stuff of miracles’ Bryan Washington
‘Moving…fresh and nourishing’ The Times
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