Tomb of Sand

An eighty-year-old woman slips into a deep depression at the death of her husband, then resurfaces to gain a new lease on life and travels back to Pakistan with her daughter, simultaneously confronting the unresolved trauma of her teenage experiences of Partition, and re-evaluating what it means to be a mother, a daughter, a woman, a feminist.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 26 August 2021
Publisher: Tilted Axis Press

A woman in her 80s, deeply affected by the loss of her husband, falls into a profound depression. However, her resilience surfaces, leading her to embark on a transformative journey. Defying societal norms, she forms a close bond with a hijra person, causing confusion and discomfort among her bohemian daughter, accustomed to perceiving herself as the more progressive of the two. Determined to confront her past and re-evaluate her identity, the woman and her daughter return to Pakistan, revisiting the traumatic memories of Partition and re-evaluating their roles as mothers, daughters, women, and feminists.

Through her playful tone and exuberant wordplay, Geetanjali Shree crafts a novel that is engaging, humorous, and entirely original. At the same time, it serves as a fervent and timely protest against the destructive effects of borders and boundaries, whether they exist between religions, countries, or genders. The woman's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the ability to embrace diversity, challenging societal expectations and promoting understanding and acceptance.

Weight: 682g
Dimension: 133 x 198 x 62 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911284611