{"product_id":"leila-a-novel-by-prayaag-akbar","title":"Leila: A Novel by Prayaag Akbar","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"161\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"862\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"169\"\u003eLeila\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful dystopian novel set in a future Indian city divided into rigid, walled communities based on purity, class, and caste-like segregation. The story follows \u003cstrong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"348\"\u003eShalini\u003c\/strong\u003e, a mother whose three-year-old daughter, Leila, is taken away when vigilante enforcers—called the “Repeaters”—punish her for violating the purity codes by marrying outside her community. Sent to a grim reform facility, Shalini spends years dreaming of reuniting with her child. After her release, she navigates a fractured, authoritarian society filled with surveillance, fear, and oppression, searching desperately for Leila while confronting the brutal truth of a world obsessed with control and social order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eThe novel is a haunting exploration of identity, memory, motherhood, and the consequences of an intolerant society. It blends emotional depth with sharp political commentary, making \u003cem data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eLeila\u003c\/em\u003e both a gripping story and a profound warning about the dangers of authoritarianism and social purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003ePrayaag Akbar\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Indian journalist and author known for his work on politics, society, and inequality. Before writing \u003cem data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eLeila\u003c\/em\u003e, he contributed to several leading publications, including \u003cem data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eThe Indian Express\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eOutlook\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003eMint\u003c\/em\u003e. Akbar’s writing often explores themes of marginalization, social divisions, and the impact of political power on ordinary lives. \u003cem data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eLeila\u003c\/em\u003e, his debut novel, received critical acclaim for its bold storytelling and insightful critique of authoritarian tendencies in modern society. He is recognized for blending literary sensitivity with sharp socio-political awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45438100111546,"sku":"2QYY709VL-Used","price":1.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/Leila_ab4d8c55-290c-4ca3-bd4a-94e8e0b0173d.jpg?v=1765542024","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/leila-a-novel-by-prayaag-akbar","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}