A fresh and taboo-breaking depiction of the Indian diaspora, for readers of Jhumpa Lahiri, Avni Doshi and Claire Kilroy
Lina never wanted children, but here are two lines on the test stick. Recently orphaned and resident in Dubai, her options are limited. Her mother-in-law is delighted and interferes with every aspect of Lina's pregnancy. Her husband does nothing to help. When Lina receives proof of a horrifying family secret from Mumbai, she realises she has a choice when it comes to her baby, her marriage and her place in the world - but is it a choice she wants to make? A bittersweet yet life-affirming debut that dares to ask difficult questions about motherhood and family, Shape of an Apostrophe is an astute exploration of obedience, rebellion and the surprising persistence of love.
