ISBN 9780547469904
Rs. 640
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Buddha's Orphans
Who it's for: Readers of literary fiction and generational sagas
"Buddha's Orphans" by Samrat Upadhyay is an epic love story spanning a century of political unrest in Nepal. It follows Raja, an orphan boy, and Nilu, a girl from a privileged background, whose forbidden love scandalizes their families. Their intertwined lives unfold across generations and continents, exploring themes of destiny, loss, and the enduring echoes of the past within a family's legacy.Why You Should Read? Experience a sweeping generational saga rooted in Nepalese history. Delve into an unconventional love story that challenges societal norms. Explore themes of fate, family ties, and the indelible impact of past events. Discover a narrative that transcends borders and spans decades.
Highlights
- Spans a century of political unrest in Nepal
- Follows forbidden love between Raja and Nilu
- Intertwined lives across generations and continents
- Explores themes of destiny, loss, and family legacy
- Rooted in Nepalese history and societal norms
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What is the setting of the book?
The story is set in Nepal, spanning a century of political unrest, and also moves across continents as the characters' lives unfold.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters are Raja, an orphan boy, and Nilu, a girl from a privileged background, whose forbidden love scandalizes their families.
What themes does the book explore?
The book explores themes of destiny, loss, and the enduring echoes of the past within a family's legacy, as well as societal norms and political unrest.
Is this a historical novel?
It is a work of fiction but is rooted in Nepalese history, spanning a century of political unrest, so it has a historical backdrop.