Episode 1637
Kiran Desai's New Epic Novel, 'The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny'
October 2, 202523m 54s
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Show Notes
The novel The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize and is a Kirkus Prize finalist. Author Kiran Desai discusses the novel, which tells the story of one couple throughout their lives in India and New York City.
Topics
character_drivenaward_finalistnovel_discussionmarriage_storiesglobal_literaturelocal_wnycliterary_fictioncross_cultural_narrativesstorytellingindian_fictionprize_shortlistimmigrant_experiencebooks