Mehreen Ahmed lets us witness the rise and fall of a family in the wonderfully emotional and intriguing Incandescence! The House of Chowdhury is wrapped up in the chaotic midst of societal change in a vivid land. We follow several members of the family as their personal choices effect their family and the world around them, to both beautiful and devastating consequences. Ahmed’s writing has always been beautiful, poetic, and stunning, so it was a treat to see that intermingle with a twisting tale of intrigue! I personally loved how Ahmed brought these big concepts of war, societal change, and loss down to a very human level with a focus on the Chowdhury family. This is a very personal and touching novel that leaves you with deep thoughts and emotions. If you’re in the mood for a bit of philosophy, intrigue, and an emotional tale of love and loss, definitely come be illuminated with Incandescence!
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