Summary
"The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny" is a novel by Kiran Desai, which explores themes of exile and displacement. The story follows two main characters, Sonia and Sunny, as they navigate complex relationships and cultural challenges in various locations around the world. The book, nearly 700 pages long, has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize.
Key Facts
- The novel is written by Kiran Desai and took nearly 20 years to complete.
- "The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny" has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize.
- The story explores themes of exile, displacement, and identity.
- Locations in the novel include India, the U.S., Italy, and Mexico.
- The narrative starts in the late 1990s with Sonia as a college student in Vermont.
- Sonia struggles with her identity and cultural expectations, shown through her interactions with her family.
- Sunny moves to the U.S., motivated by a complex relationship with his mother.
- The story involves complex character dynamics and addresses generational and cultural differences.
