by Indra Sinha
First published 2019
Yokhi finds himself caught between worlds in modern India. The young protagonist struggles with questions of identity as he moves through urban landscapes that seem both familiar and foreign. His journey takes him from the streets of his childhood to encounters with people who challenge his understanding of himself and his place in society. Family expectations weigh against personal desires as Yokhi attempts to forge his own path. The tensions between tradition and modernity play out in his daily choices and relationships. He must decide whether to embrace the life others have mapped out for him or risk everything to create something new. At its heart, this is a story about the courage required to become who you truly are, even when that person disappoints those you love most.
Genres: contemporary, 21st-century, asian-american, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: India, Urban Landscapes
Period: Modern
448 pages