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Rani and Sukh

Rani and Sukh

Published in
2004
3.80
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Description

An Asian Romeo and Juliet from the author of (Un)Arranged Marriage . 1950s Punjab : a secret affair goes terribly wrong and the bride commits suicide after her lover is attacked by her family. The two families part in violence and conflict. 2004 Leicester : Rani and Sukh fall in love, unaware of the terrible legacy of the past and the conflict between their two families. Can tragedy be averted or will the two young people be able to escape the cycle of violence and draw the families together for the future?
Age
12-17
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
320 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Explores complex family dynamics
  • Addresses cultural and generational conflicts
  • Provides insight into Punjabi culture and history
  • Portrays the challenges of teenage love and identity