Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line

Name: Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781529111538
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Discover the immersive novel longlisted for the Women’s Prize 2020

By Deepa Anappara

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Summary

Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara follows the journey of nine-year-old Jai, who, along with his friends, sets out to solve the mystery of missing children in their Indian slum. Inspired by detective TV shows, they navigate danger and corruption as they embark on a thrilling and poignant adventure, shedding light on the social issues affecting their vibrant yet challenging world.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by mystery and adventure as experienced through the eyes of a child. Set in a vibrant and bustling Indian city, it combines warmth, humour, and a keen social commentary, offering an engaging and heartfelt exploration of community and resilience amid challenging circumstances.

Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line

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Vintage Lead Debut. When kids go missing in an Indian slum, nine-year-old Jai takes matters into his own hands—an irresistible child narrator to captivate the literary/commercial market.

Anappara creates an endearing and highly engaging narrator to navigate us through the dark underbelly of modern India — Observer

I love this book...I just fell into it — Tayari Jones

We children are not just stories. We live. Come and see.

Nine-year-old Jai watches too many reality cop shows, thinks he's smarter than his friend Pari (even though she always gets top marks) and considers himself to be a better boss than Faiz (even though Faiz is the one with a job).

When a boy at school goes missing, Jai decides to use the crime-solving skills he has picked up from episodes of Police Patrol to find him. With Pari and Faiz by his side, Jai ventures into some of the most dangerous parts of the sprawling Indian city; the bazaar at night, and even the railway station at the end of the Purple Line. But kids continue to vanish, and the trio must confront terrified parents, an indifferent police force and soul-snatching djinns in order to uncover the truth.

A heartrending tale — The Times

Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line is storytelling at its best — Anne Enright

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Deepa Anappara's debut novel is praised for its vivid storytelling, engaging characters, and a compelling narrative style that captures the essence of a complex modern India. The book is noted for its unique blend of a serious Indian horror story with the light-hearted adventures of a young protagonist, making it a highly anticipated and impactful read. The writing receives accolades for its empathetic detail, ensuring that readers are deeply invested in the characters from the start. Anappara's literary prowess is highlighted, marking her debut as eagerly awaited and noteworthy.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529111538

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 352

Collections

Crime & Thriller Deepa Anappara Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Deepa Anappara grew up in Kerala, southern India, and worked as a journalist in cities including Mumbai and Delhi. Her reports on the impact of poverty and religious violence on the education of children won the Developing Asia Journalism Awards, the Every Human has Rights Media Awards, and the Sanskriti-Prabha Dutt Fellowship in Journalism. A partial of her debut novel, Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line, won the Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize, the Bridport/Peggy Chapman-Andrews Award and the Deborah Rogers Foundation Writers Award. She has an MA in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia, Norwich, and is currently studying for a PhD on a CHASE doctoral fellowship. www.deepa-anappara.com