Avni Doshi with Nihal Arthanayake

Published: June 23, 2021, 3 a.m.

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\\u201cThere\\u2019s a way in which memory can press up against the present\\u201d: this week, American author Avni Doshi talks to Nihal Arthanayake about her wildly successful debut novel, \\u2019Burnt Sugar\\u2019, which was shortlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize.


In this episode, Avni and Nihal discuss the problematic deification of motherhood in South Asian communities, using humour to explore dark subject matter, and using her nomadic experiences to develop her writing style. #PenguinPodcast


\'Burnt Sugar\' is available to buy as an audiobook now - https://apple.co/3gyj7jg



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