{"product_id":"selection-day-1","title":"Selection day by Aravind Adiga","description":"\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-id=\"vrghdc-j20ko5-7zdorx-x1dug0\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" class=\"celwidget\" id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"140\" data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"489\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"489\" class=\"\"\u003eSelection Day by Aravind Adiga is a compelling novel that delves into the world of cricket in contemporary Mumbai. The story revolves around two brothers, Radha and Manju Kumar, who are rigorously trained by their father, a former chutney seller, to become top-tier cricketers. The narrative explores themes of ambition, familial pressure, and the complexities of identity as the brothers navigate their paths in the competitive world of sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"920\" class=\"\"\u003eThe novel is noted for its vivid portrayal of Mumbai's underbelly and its critical examination of the commercialization of cricket. It also touches upon issues such as class, religion, and sexuality, providing a nuanced perspective on Indian society. The story takes a poignant turn when Manju, the younger brother, encounters Javed, a confident and affluent Muslim boy who challenges his understanding of success and self-worth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1131\" class=\"\"\u003eAdiga's writing is characterized by its sharp social commentary and richly developed characters. The novel has been praised for its energetic prose and its ability to capture the essence of contemporary India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1737\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAravind Adiga\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Indian writer and journalist, born on October 23, 1974, in Madras (now Chennai). He is best known for his debut novel, \u003cem data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eThe White Tiger\u003c\/em\u003e, which won the 2008 Man Booker Prize. Adiga's works often explore themes of social inequality, corruption, and the complexities of modern Indian life. He is also the author of \u003cem data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eLast Man in Tower\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eAmnesty\u003c\/em\u003e. Educated at Columbia University and Magdalen College, Oxford, Adiga has worked as a journalist in India and abroad. His writing is acclaimed for its incisive prose and its unflinching portrayal of societal issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"globalStoreInfoBullets_feature_div\" data-csa-c-id=\"7nzhlu-whlwdw-ut1pfo-vqisia\" data-feature-name=\"globalStoreInfoBullets\" class=\"celwidget\" id=\"globalStoreInfoBullets_feature_div\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"edpIngress_feature_div\" data-csa-c-id=\"80ufwk-urherm-dx25c2-6vhvgo\" data-feature-name=\"edpIngress\" class=\"celwidget\" id=\"edpIngress_feature_div\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"richProductInformation_feature_div\" data-csa-c-id=\"inamuk-gx7jrj-eqbdka-xzuj2w\" data-feature-name=\"richProductInformation\" class=\"celwidget\" id=\"richProductInformation_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"rich_product_information\" data-csa-c-id=\"lk7e9y-rab5na-azeck0-ooll1j\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-none celwidget\" id=\"rich_product_information\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45157620056250,"sku":"2R7H936KH-Used","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/SelectionDay_880f05fc-e00e-4017-a973-7d52bfba3153.jpg?v=1765524092","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/selection-day-1","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}