{"title":"Devika Rege","description":"\u003cp\u003eDevika Rege is a contemporary author making waves in the world of general fiction. Her insightful storytelling and rich character development ensure her works are both engaging and thought-provoking. With the critically acclaimed novel \u003cem\u003eQuarterlife\u003c\/em\u003e, Devika Rege dives into the complexities of early adulthood, exploring themes of identity, ambition, and the social pressures faced by today's youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRege's writing is characterised by its emotional depth and keen observation of human nature, inviting readers to reflect on their own journeys. Her narratives are not just stories, but experiences that resonate with the transitions and challenges of modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our collection of Devika Rege's works to discover a powerful new voice in fiction, where every page promises insight and inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"quarterlife-by-devika-rege-9780349705125","title":"Quarterlife","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e's Best Books of 2024\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e describes it as 'A fearless achievement'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Blazingly original . . . Fiercely intelligent . . . Rege is at the forefront of a new generation of authors' - Vauhini Vara, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Immortal King Rao\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bharat Party has come to power after an intensely divisive election. Naren, a jaded Wall Street consultant, is lured home to Mumbai by their promise of 'better days'. With him is Amanda, eager to escape her New England town by volunteering in a Muslim-majority slum. Inspired by them, Naren's charismatic brother Rohit sets out to explore his ancestral heritage in the countryside, where he falls in with the fiery young men who drive the Hindu nationalist machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs they each come to grips with the new India, their journeys coalesce into a riveting milieu characterized by brutal debates and desires as fraught as they are compulsive. The result is an ever-widening chorus that feeds into a festive night when all of Mumbai is on the streets - and the simmering unrest erupts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eQuarterlife\u003c\/i\u003e is as sweeping as it is intimate. With profound empathy and insight, Devika Rege lays bare the roots of political belief in a time of reckoning for democracies worldwide - this is a brilliantly innovative work that tests the limits of what the novel can achieve.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46714176241900,"sku":"9780349705125","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13504773482312.jpg?v=1754347595"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/devika-rege.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}