All This Could Be Different: Finalist for the 2022 National Book Award for Fiction

In "All This Could Be Different," Sneha tries on adulthood in a new city, but painful secrets and economic challenges arise. The novel explores themes of work, precarity, activism, queer love, sex, and hope, emphasizing the possibility of a different life.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 03 August 2023
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Sarah Thankam Mathews' prose is undeniably captivating. She effortlessly captures the subtle, unspoken aspects of longing, as demonstrated in her novel Luster. Some books merely shine with luminosity; this one, however, exudes an iridescent quality. Susan Choi, in her book Trust Exercise, aptly describes it as such.

Graduating into a recession, Sneha attempts to navigate adulthood like an ill-fitting suit. Embracing the opportunities of a new city, she embraces its vibrant offerings: a close-knit community of friends that feel like family, gay bars, house parties, and new romances. However, as painful secrets resurface, her corporate job spirals out of control, and eviction looms on the horizon. Sneha and her community find themselves searching for a new way to live, facing the harsh realities of a changing world.

All This Could Be Different is a novel that delves into the experiences of being young in the twenty-first century. It explores themes such as work, precarity, distant parents, found family, activism, queer love, sex, and hope. The book serves as a poignant reminder that all of these aspects of life could be different. Through its vivid storytelling and relatable characters, it offers a glimpse into the lives of young individuals navigating the complexities of modern society. Sarah Thankam Mathews' writing is a testament to her talent and ability to capture the essence of human emotions and experiences.

Weight: 286g
Dimension: 196 x 127 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474624794