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House of Caravans: A Novel

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A sweeping and richly evocative debut novel of a family bound by memory and legacy, love and loss, and a homeland forever changed.Lahore, British India. 1943. As resentment of colonial rule grows, so do acts of rebellion. Seduced by idealistic visions, at seventeen Chhote Nanu is imprisoned for planting a bomb on behalf of the resistance, leaving his brother Barre to fight for his freedom. But Chhote is consumed not by thoughts of family and liberation, but by the beautiful half-English woman he met before his arrest. Who was she really, and who was the child with her?Kanpur, India. 2002. Karan Khati is studying in the States when his younger sister, Ila, informs him that their grandfather Barre Nanu has died, and asks that he return home. When he arrives, he finds their estranged mother at odds with their embittered granduncle, Chhote. As hard truths and harmful legacies of familial and religious prejudice resurface, an already-fractured family must learn to heal after being driven apart by years of contentious secrets and unresolved heartache. Spanning generations, Shilpi Suneja’s House of Caravans is a masterfully told and moving portrayal of a family and a nation divided by the lasting consequences of colonialism. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Milkweed Editions


Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 19, 2023


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 328 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1639550143


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 42


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #1,436,572 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3,055 in Cultural Heritage Fiction #12,396 in Family Life Fiction (Books) #41,560 in Literary Fiction (Books)


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    • Couldn't put it down
I really enjoyed reading this multi-generational saga that takes place both during the Partition of the Indian Sub-continent and in the aftermath of 9/11, both difficult times for South Asians. This book is filled with adventure, romance, and family secrets. At the end of the day, though, this book, filled with relationships that span different religions and countries, reminds us of our universal humanity. The main points of this story apply not just to the central characters but also to all of us who grapple with striving towards unity amidst differences. Also, I found that, after I was done, I was sad to let go of the characters. This book was so good. It has something for everyone, and I promise you that if you read this, you won't be disappointed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2023 by librarybug
    • Riveting and hard to put down but just have to be patient
I have to be honest. It was a very well written book and the characters in the book are well developed and once you get 1/3 to 1/2 into this book it really hard to put down. I think my only criticism is that it took a little while to understand all the different names and characters and relationships and there are two different time periods in the book (partition and 2002) You definitely fall in love or hate some people and even have some sympathy to the “evil” people but everyone is complex and everyone has secrets and public image issues. Lots to unpack emotionally and culturally and love relationships and family complications. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2023 by Roger Dunn
    • Dual Narratives Undermine Its Success
One of the things I think I learned way too little about in school was the incredible historical importance of The Partition. It’s such a momentous event, and it’s become a subject I’m really drawn to in fiction. Which is why I was excited about this book, which starts promisingly with two parallel tracks: in one, a pair of brothers is miraculously reunited as they flee the newly-created Pakistan to India, while in the other the grandchildren of one of those brothers are reunited when one returns to India from several years in America in the wake of 9/11. As to be expected in this sort of book, relationships (particularly but not exclusively romantic relationships) between Muslims and Hindus are central to the narrative, with love being just one of the things that is achingly, irrevocably sundered along with India and Pakistan themselves. Ultimately I don’t think the parallel narratives serve the story particularly well: the historical one is much more compelling and I never liked leaving it to return to the modern one, which doesn’t feel like it has a lot of direction. The historical one is also where virtually all of the interesting character developments happen, with the modern characters never really feeling like actual people as much as ideas about what people could be. There’s promise here, but the structure really cheats it of momentum in a way that it just couldn’t recover from for me. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2023 by Gabby M
    • Searing, heartbreaking, unputdownable
I couldn't put this novel down. It begins with a cliff hanger of a prologue involving a kidnapped child and two brothers fleeing the violence of Partition. It then alternates back and forth between 2002 and the 1940s. There's a lot going on in the 1940s -- world war 2, freedom struggle, and the plan for Partition. But what was most interesting was the love story between Chhote Nanu and Nigar Jaan. Nigar Jaan is a very interesting character, and the love triangle between her, Chhote Nanu and the English police superintendent is heart breaking. I couldn't believe how it ended. Then there is Barre Nanu trying to free Chhote from prison. His life is not as exciting as his brother's but I learned so much about colonialism through Barre's story. The writing is so good it kept me going. The 2002 story is also so tenderly told. I love the sibling dynamics between Karan and Ila. Then there is their mother Bebe and her two loves. Her and Irshad's love story is just heartbreaking. Over all, lots of little stories in here that totally engrossed me. This is such a satisfying read! Highly recommend this novel to all those who love to get lost in the book's world. Strong characters, strong plot, and a great pace. I can't wait to read what she writes next. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2023 by Amazon Customer

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