{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63dc10d32dba3100108683e2/690e91d16d62d4e03d945f97?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Such A Long Journey by Rohinton Mistry: forgiveness, misfortunes, and miracles","description":"<p>In this episode, Shruti and Neha travel to Mumbai in Rohinton Mistry's Booker shortlisted novel <a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9780679738718\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Such a Long Journey</a>, through themes of forgiveness, miracles, and misfortunes. We discuss the novel's loveable and sometimes frustrating characters, the symbolism of animals, and the looming specter of death in daily life.</p><p><br></p><p>Books Mentioned &amp; Shelf Discovery</p><p><a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9781400030651\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A Fine Balance</a> by Rohinton Mistry</p><p><a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9780375703423\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Family Matters</a> by Rohinton Mistry</p><p><a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9780802163998\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Inheritance of Loss</a> by Kiran Desai</p><p><br></p><p>If you would like to get additional behind-the-scenes content related to this and all of our episodes, <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/6290f10b889cc00014eaca8c/shows/63dc10d32dba3100108683e2/episodes/subscribe%20to%20our%20free%20newsletter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">subscribe to our free newsletter</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>We love to hear from listeners about the books we discuss - you can connect with us on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thenoveltea.pod/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> or by emailing us at thenovelteapod@gmail.com.</p><p>This episode description contains links to Bookshop.org, a website that supports independent bookstores. If you use these links we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.</p>","author_name":"Neha & Shruti"}