"Tomb of Sand" isn't just a book; it's a cultural odyssey that challenges societal norms, making it a compelling read. As the protagonist redefines her life in the wake of loss, the book offers a refreshing perspective on age, gender, and the weight of history. Following her quest from depression to self-discovery, the narrative merges the personal with the political—ideal for anyone interested in a multilayered story that bridges generations and borders.

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• International Booker Prize (2022)

An eighty-year-old woman slips into a deep depression at the death of her husband, then resurfaces to gain a new lease on life. Her determination to fly in the face of convention – including striking up a friendship with a hijra (trans) woman – confuses her bohemian daughter, who is used to thinking of herself as the more 'modern' of the two. At the older woman's insistence they travel back to Pakistan, simultaneously confronting the unresolved trauma of her teenage experiences of Partition, and re-evaluating what it means to be a mother, a daughter, a woman, a feminist. Rather than respond to tragedy with seriousness, Geetanjali Shree's playful tone and exuberant wordplay results in a book that is engaging, funny, and utterly original, at the same time as being an urgent and timely protest against the destructive impact of borders and boundaries, whether between religions, countries, or genders.

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