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All This Could Be Different

Finalist for the 2022 National Book Award for Fiction
By Sarah Thankam Mathews
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All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews is a compelling tale of a young immigrant navigating adulthood in America. The story intricately explores themes of identity, love, and friendship, as the protagonist strives to balance her personal aspirations with the challenges of immigrant life. With emotive depth, it paints a vivid picture of the struggle for belonging and the pursuit of happiness amidst societal pressures.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy narratives about identity and belonging, exploring the complexities of friendship and love. Set against the backdrop of contemporary society, it delves into a young protagonist's journey to find personal and professional stability while navigating cultural expectations and societal pressures. It's perfect for those interested in thoughtful, character-driven stories with rich emotional depth.

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'Easily a contender for Book of the Year' Observer
'An extraordinary novel, scathingly funny and wildly moving' Lauren Groff

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Sarah Thankam Mathews' prose is undeniable... she captures the sneaky, unsaying parts of longing.

Raven Leilani, author of Luster

'Some books are merely luminous... this one is iridescent.'

Susan Choi, author of Trust Exercise

Graduating into a recession, Sneha tries on adulthood like an ill-fitting suit. Moving to a new city, she embraces all that it has to offer: friends that feel like family, gay bars, house parties, and new romances. However, when painful secrets rear their heads, corporate jobs go off the rails and evictions loom, Sneha and her community find themselves looking for a new way to live.

All This Could Be Different is a novel about being young in the twenty-first century. About work, precarity, distant parents, found family, activism, queer love, sex, and hope. About knowing that all this could be different.

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This novel by Sarah Thankam Mathews has been praised for its vibrant, witty, and heartfelt prose that captures the complexities of being a young, queer immigrant navigating personal and societal challenges. Reviewers highlight its exploration of themes such as friendship, identity, and the pressures of modern life, commending Mathews' ability to blend humour with poignant observations. The novel is celebrated for its originality and the authentic portrayal of diverse experiences, offering both a critical and hopeful look at the possibility of change in a challenging world.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474624794

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Sarah Thankam Mathews grew up between Oman and India, immigrating to the United States at seventeen. She is a recipient of a Best American Short Stories 2020 award and fellowships from the Asian American Writers Workshop and the Iowa Writers Workshop. All This Could Be Different is her first novel.

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