The Normal State of Mind by Susmita Bhattacharya
'The law seems to be very interested in widows and lesbians. Both are hanging on to the edges of society, begging to be recognised.' It's the end of a millennium. India has made tremendous progress in science and technology, but in these times of economic boom can a friendship between two women give them the power to defy society? Reprint. First Published in 2015. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru
"The Normal State of Mind is a deliciously bold debut novel, delving in the mores of modern love, marriage and sexuality, through the eyes of two young women, one gay, one straightVivid and tender, funny and bittersweet, it's fearlessly full of surprises about what it means to be young and female in 1990s India on the cusp of change." Rosie Dastoor, author, A Small Fortune "Instantly engaging, The Normal State of Mind is rich with the colour and flavour of India. Bhattacharya writes with a brisk, uncluttered style producing a love story with themes that cross continents. She has a perfect ear for dialogue and 20:20 vision for character." Martin Freeman, The Herald "Written with precision and a trained eye for detail, Susmita Bhattacharya's debut is a warm tale of love and friendship. Through the eyes of a widower and a lesbian we see an India that struggles to truly embrace modernity." Farhana Shaikh, The Asian Writer "The Normal State of Mind is a beautiful book by a beautiful writer. The women at the centre of the story and the women at the edges are inspirational in their warmth and courage. Moushimi and Dipali are fragile and strong, courageous and nervous as they break free from expectation and limitation to write their own stories. Mumbai and Calcutta come alive in Susmita's hands, the cities dancing breathlessly through the lives of their people." Romy Wood, author, Word on the Street "A beautiful, evocative read... A new taste of India from a promising new novelist." Abbie Wightwick, Western Mail
Susmita Bhattacharya is from Mumbai, India. She received an MA in Creative Writing from Cardiff University in 2006 and has had many short stories and poems published in the UK and internationally. Her most recent works are included in Rarebit, Stories for Homes, Penguin Unplugged, Eleven Eleven Journal and Litro. The Normal State of Mind is her debut novel. She lives in Plymouth with her husband, two daughters and the neighbour’s cat.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781909844629 |
| ISBN 10 | 1909844624 |
| Title | The Normal State of Mind |
| Author | Susmita Bhattacharya |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Parthian Books |
| Year published | 2015-03-10 |
| Number of pages | 250 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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