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The Immortal King Rao

By Vauhini Vara
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The Immortal King Rao by Vauhini Vara intertwines the personal journey of King Rao, a Dalit-born genius from a coconut plantation in India, with his rise to becoming a global tech mogul. As he introduces algorithmic governance, the narrative explores themes of power, identity, and legacy, examining the impact of technology on society and family. Through a multigenerational lens, the book deftly balances intimate character studies with broader societal questions.
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You might enjoy this captivating tale if you're intrigued by stories exploring the intersection of technology, family legacy, and societal evolution. The narrative weaves together a gripping saga set in a not-so-distant future, delving into themes of power, memory, and what it means to be human. If you appreciate novels that offer thought-provoking insights and a mix of intimate personal drama with expansive world-building, this book might be a perfect choice for you.

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The Immortal King Rao

Spanning a century, The Immortal King Rao tells an epic story about power, modernity and family lineage, and introduces a bold new voice.

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"A brilliant and beautifully written book about capitalism and the patriarchy, about Dalit India and digital America, about power and family and love" - Alex Preston, Observer, 'Fiction to look out for in 2022'

Will you, dear Shareholder, set Athena free?

Athena Rao must reckon with the memory of her father, King Rao - literally. Through biotechnological innovation, he has given her his memories. His Dalit childhood on an Indian coconut plantation in the 1950s is as alive to her as her own existence in a prison cell, accused of her father's murder.

Egocentric, brilliant, a little damaged, King Rao had a visionary idea: the personal computer known as the Coconut. His wife, Margie, was an artist with a marketing genius. Together they created a new world order, led by a corporate-run government. Athena's future is now in the hands of its Shareholders - unless she can rejoin the Exes, a resistance group sustaining tech-free lifestyles on low-lying islands.

Lyrical, satirical and profound, The Immortal King Rao obliterates genre to confront the digital age. This gripping, brilliant debut poses an urgent question: can anyone - peasant labourers, convention-destroying entrepreneurs, radical anarchists, social-media followers - ever get free?

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The book by Vauhini Vara is receiving praise for its imaginative and thought-provoking narrative that intertwines family history with a critique of capitalism and technology. Reviewers commend its ability to challenge perceptions of genius and humanity while delivering a compelling saga that spans different times and cultures. This debut novel impresses with its blend of heartfelt storylines, intricate world-building, and its exploration of pertinent societal themes.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781611854312

Publisher: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press

Edition: Export/Airside

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 583g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Vauhini Vara has worked as a Wall Street Journal technology reporter and as the business editor for The New Yorker. Her fiction has been honoured by the O. Henry Prize and the Rona Jaffe Foundation. From a Dalit background, she lives in Fort Collins, Colorado.

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