Half A Life

“Half a Life” follows Willie Somerset Chandran, the son of a mismatched Indian couple, as he leaves India, drifts through England and ends up in an unnamed African country. The novel explores exile, hybrid identity, colonial and postcolonial power, and a life lived in imitation rather than authenticity. As a “Same But Different – A Let’s Talk Book” edition, it targets readers and students searching for discussion‑ready postcolonial fiction, immigrant experience narratives and books on belonging and disillusionment.