Our City That Year by Geetanjali Shree [Hardcover]

This book describes Our City That Year, a novel by Geetanjali Shree, as a story set in a city on the verge of collapse, divided by faith and ideology. The narrative follows a group of characters—Shruti, a writer seeking the courage to express her thoughts; Sharad and Hanif, academics stifled by extremism; and Daddu, a symbol of hope—as they navigate the turmoil. Through their eyes, the unnamed narrator bears witness to a society's struggles, highlighting both personal and collective experiences in an atmosphere filled with tension and unspoken fears.

The novel, first published in Hindi and translated by Daisy Rockwell, is noted for its intense, fragmented prose that reflects the chaotic reality of a community in crisis.