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Run And Hide

By Pankaj Mishra
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Run and Hide by Pankaj Mishra explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the search for meaning amidst the shifting landscapes of contemporary India. The protagonist confronts his past as he grapples with the consequences of achieving success in a competitive world. Through the intertwined lives of its characters, the novel delves into the complexities of friendship and identity in a rapidly changing society.
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If you enjoy novels that intertwine personal discovery with broader social and political commentary, this book may captivate you. Set in India, it offers a rich exploration of ambition, class, and the dynamic changes in contemporary society through the lives of its compelling characters. The literary style is both thought-provoking and engaging, drawing readers into a vivid and complex world.

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Marvellous SATHNAM SANGHERA

From the award-winning author of Age of Anger comes a Gatsby-esque tale of wealth and ambition.

A book that demands to be read MOHSIN HAMID

Terrific . . . deeply satisfying to read KAMILA SHAMSIE

Arun and his two classmates, Aseem and Virendra, are the success stories of their generation. As graduates of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, they have smashed social barriers and played-out Gatsby-style fantasies across the globe.

Run and Hide is a lyrical and piercing story of morality, materialism, and upheaval in an ever-changing world.

Sharp, provocative and engaging . . . Run and Hide might be the most zeitgeisty novel you could read SPECTATOR

One of the finest, bravest writers we have JUNOT DIAZ

It'll entertain the hell out of you MOHAMMED HANIF

A novel of loss and moral collapse worthy of Henry James JOSHUA FERRIS

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Pankaj Mishra's Run and Hide is celebrated for its intricate depiction of a society dazzled by power and wealth, delving into the human implications and costs. Critics highlight the book's thought-provoking nature, blending a cautionary narrative with a sophisticated exploration of globalisation and modern challenges. The novel, vibrant and engaging, captures the essence of a world shaped by digital media, while also providing a rich, enduring literary experience with its insightful portrayal of contemporary India.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529158106

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 229g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Pankaj Mishra's books include The Romantics, which won the LA Times' Art Seidenbaum Award for fiction, Age of Anger and From the Ruins of Empire. He contributes political and literary essays to the Guardian, the London Review of Books, the New York Review of Books and the New Yorker. A fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, he lives in London.

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