Geetanjali Shree's Our City That Year got the updated Daisy Rockwell translation treatment in the wake of Tomb of Sand's success and I am so glad that it did. This beautiful novel about the complicated politics of India came out in 1998 but feels as relevant and prescient as ever. A powerful story for our extreme times.

Shree's novel is a timely one, which is surprising considering it was first published in Hindi decades ago. A lot of the themes and problems that pop up in the book are still ones that India, as a society, is grappling with, if not even more forced to confront with the rise of the current government. My one qualm is that the book seemed a little too long, but that's a common thought I have with Shree's work. I enjoyed it regardless!

Love this author and tomb of sand, and this is a nice contrast to that. Will be picking up soon. Excited to see how it's received.

Thank you to HarperCollins for granting me early access to this spellbinding novel by the amazing Geetanjali Shree. It did not disappoint. As an American (Caucasian) woman who has been married to an Indian man for nearly 20 years, I've had a long-term interest in the complicated coexistence of various segments of Indian society. There are a million different stories to tell, but this one is well-worth reading.

really well-written book that felt very important to read. the themes are very applicable to all sorts of scenarios. as an Indian, this is awesome. 5 stars. tysm for the arc.

I have realized that books that are over about 240 pages my brain struggles with on an electronic reader and I neeed a physical copy to be able to indulge, fully understand the story, and be able to have the full experience.

I plan to purchase this book once it comes out as I have a strong desire to finish this book when it is the right time.

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Geetanjali Shree’s latest work is a powerful exploration of a pivotal moment in India’s history. The translation by Daisy Rockwell captures the soul of the story beautifully, making it feel both timeless and urgent. The characters are vividly drawn, and the writing pulls you in, even when the subject matter is heavy. A compelling read that lingers long after you’ve finished.

Another winner from the International Booker winning author. Kudos also to the translator Daisy Rockwell.

The story tells of a seminal event in India's religious, political and social history that changed the people and the social fabric forever. Even though the book is much older, the new translation shows how a lot of this story is still relevant in contemporary India.

Geetanjali Shree does a fantastic job in writing this book, it had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed the overall feel of this. I thought the translation worked well and felt like it kept the message. I was engaged with the characters and how everything worked in this universe.