On a desolate, sinking island, a group of children witness their mothers living lives of cruelty and servitude.
Bought and sold by Amma, the sadistic madam who was once herself sold into slavery, the women have learned to accept their fate. Yet their children weave fantastic tales of escape, imagining that someday they will leave the island and enjoy a life of freedom.
When Kusum Khan, a young, educated woman from the city, is forcibly brought to the island, she too is subjected to Amma’s violent induction. Yet Kusum refuses to yield, and soon the collective complacency of her fellow prisoners turns into ferocity and defiance. Together, they begin a rebellion that will upend their island, their world and the very order of things. An earth-shattering drama of resistance and female power, Uprising gives voice to the silenced through the story of a revolution no one saw coming.
About The Author
Tahmima Anam is an acclaimed Bangladeshi novelist, journalist, and commentator whose work explores themes of identity, family, history, migration, and belonging. Born in Dhaka and raised in Bangladesh, Thailand, and the United States, she brings a rich international perspective to her writing. Anam studied at Harvard University and earned a PhD in social anthropology from the University of London. She is best known for her award-winning Bengal Trilogy, comprising the novels A Golden Age, The Good Muslim, and The Bones of Grace, which examine the impact of the Bangladesh Liberation War and its legacy across generations. Her fiction is celebrated for its emotional depth, vivid storytelling, and nuanced portrayal of personal and political histories. In addition to writing novels, Anam contributes essays and commentary to leading international publications, establishing herself as a prominent literary voice in contemporary world literature.
On a desolate, sinking island, a group of children witness their mothers living lives of cruelty and servitude.
Bought and sold by Amma, the sadistic madam who was once herself sold into slavery, the women have learned to accept their fate. Yet their children weave fantastic tales of escape, imagining that someday they will leave the island and enjoy a life of freedom.
When Kusum Khan, a young, educated woman from the city, is forcibly brought to the island, she too is subjected to Amma’s violent induction. Yet Kusum refuses to yield, and soon the collective complacency of her fellow prisoners turns into ferocity and defiance. Together, they begin a rebellion that will upend their island, their world and the very order of things. An earth-shattering drama of resistance and female power, Uprising gives voice to the silenced through the story of a revolution no one saw coming.
About The Author
Tahmima Anam is an acclaimed Bangladeshi novelist, journalist, and commentator whose work explores themes of identity, family, history, migration, and belonging. Born in Dhaka and raised in Bangladesh, Thailand, and the United States, she brings a rich international perspective to her writing. Anam studied at Harvard University and earned a PhD in social anthropology from the University of London. She is best known for her award-winning Bengal Trilogy, comprising the novels A Golden Age, The Good Muslim, and The Bones of Grace, which examine the impact of the Bangladesh Liberation War and its legacy across generations. Her fiction is celebrated for its emotional depth, vivid storytelling, and nuanced portrayal of personal and political histories. In addition to writing novels, Anam contributes essays and commentary to leading international publications, establishing herself as a prominent literary voice in contemporary world literature.
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