Rani and Sukh
A Modern Tale of Love and Vengeance
Publisher: Random House
In 1960s rural Punjab, Billah Bains and Kulwant Sandhu nurture a forbidden love, but when their relationship is discovered, the Bains family have to face the wrath of Kulwant's father, who is angry at his daughter's lost izzat (honour).
The lovers’ deaths spark a bitter blood feud between the families, which is to have repercussions years later in contemporary Leicester when Sukh Bains and Rani Sandhu fall in love. Sukh’s sister realises that their tragically interlinked past may, almost inexorably, be repeating itself.
Rai’s snappily written dialogue and stream of consciousness style create a vivid, fast-moving take on the Romeo and Juliet story, exploring the experience of young urban British Asians as they negotiate their way through two cultures.
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Charlotte Gulliver, 6 Mawrth 2023
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this book is a modern twist on romeo and juliet. and it is fantastic
janice, 18 Mai 2013
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This book is absolutley fantastic. At first I didn't think I would like it, but as I read more and more, the more the book captured my imagination. I would certainly suggest this book to friends, as it is one of the best books I have ever read. I am currently reading the (Un)Arranged Marriage and I am really enjoying it. Thank you Bali Rai for writing really great books.
Maria, 26 Chwefror 2012
very good book