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Name Place Animal Thing
Literary Fiction
2020 208 pages
SHORTLISTED FOR THE JCB PRIZE FOR LITERATURE 2021
Name Place Animal Thing by Daribha Lyndem, a novella shortlisted for the JCB Prize for Literature 2021, beautifully unveils the journey of a young Khasi woman coming of age in the politically charged city of Shillong. Drawing inspiration from the eponymous childhood game, the book intricately weaves together interconnected stories that span generations, locations, and personal growth. Through its elegant prose, this debut work explores the delicate boundaries between the adult realm and the innocence of childhood, capturing the essence of a memorable and transformative passage into adulthood.
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