
A Golden Age
A Novel
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Narrado por:
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Madhur Jaffrey
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De:
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Tahmima Anam
But none of the guests at Rehana's party can foresee what will happen in the days and months ahead. For this is 1971 in East Pakistan, a country on the brink of war. And this family's life is about to change forever.
Set against the backdrop of the Bangladesh War of Independence, A Golden Age is a story of passion and revolution, of hope, faith, and unexpected heroism. In the chaos of this era, everyone, from student protesters to the country's leaders, from rickshaw'wallahs to the army's soldiers, must make choices. And as she struggles to keep her family safe, Rehana will be forced to face a heartbreaking dilemma.
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The experience of Rehana Haque, mother of two, is set against the backdrop of the 1971 Bangladesh war for independence. As a young widowed mother, Rehana loses custody of her children. After she gets them back, she vows never to lose them again. But Rehana cannot insulate her family from the war's impact - her children become involved in the rebellion. The talented Madhur Jaffrey narrates this story evenly and compassionately, drawing listeners into Rehana's life and the complexities of civil war. Creating memorable characters through subtle shifts in tone and accent, Jaffrey gives life to imperious Indian women, humble servants, and fervent college students. Her portrait of Rehana - devoted mother, unlikely heroine - is particularly nuanced and compelling.
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Where does A Golden Age rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
It was my first, so I can't compare it to anything else.Who was your favorite character and why?
Tough choice. Mrs. Chowdhury? She seemed the most colourful.What about Madhur Jaffrey’s performance did you like?
Terrific narration without exaggeration. She's the reason I signed up for Audible. I really hope she narrates The Good Muslim as well.Any additional comments?
I was surprised how much I enjoyed the story. I knew very little about the war in Bangladesh before listening to this audiobook.History and family drama
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sad, poignant, thought-provoking, beautiful
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The narrator was spell binding. I loved the reading of this book !
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The novel relates a struggle that was too soon forgotten by the West, even after the flood of publicity that followed George Harrison's "Concert for Bangladesh" (the first big "charity/consciousness raising concert) in the aftermath of the environmental and famine crisis that followed the civil war.
We know that the newly independent Bangladesh had victories in terms of human rights and just government, but also setbacks. It remains a story that we ought to know more about, and the author has provided an excellent starting point in an accessible but absorbing novel that manages to communicate the horrors of war without leaving a listener in psychic numbness. She also hints indirectly in the story at some of the causes of the eventual rise of Islamist fundamentalism among some of the population. Outside of the historical context, the novel paints a picture of how "ordinary" folks can rise to heroic action in crisis.
five star, with reservations
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Madhur Jaffery couldn't be more perfect as the narrator. Bravo for taking the time to find someone as elegant and believable as this narrator.
This is a trilogy, which I discovered through the interview at the end of the novel. I look forward to reading about Rehana's father.
I love Pakistan most of all, but it is always important to feel both sides. Especially when it deals with children, family, and the human touch.
A Beautiful Heart Wrenching Story
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A Golden Age
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First of all, which infuriates me, that the Writers write up refuted and suppressed cold blooded the great role of Sector Commander Khalid Mosharraf, who was the all in all of masterminding , uniting , giving training and plotting the entire operations of Dhaka ! She even mentioned martyr Major Khalid Musharraf’s famous quote avoiding mentioning his name any single time !! Instead depicted in a way which lead the reader assumed Major Zia was that one!! How insane! Why so? So To get published during BNP reign ?
No one denies Major Zia’s role as the announcer of Independence in the name of Bongobondhu or his role over war time. But Major Zia had to relation with Dhaka operation, why on earth the boys would be chasing him!
I was bruised to realized how poor knowledge she holds of our culture , values , Family affairs , domestic aids and thought of sex during that time ( Mayas Comment on everybody had premarital sex beside Sharmin!! During early 70”s ! That’s insane!) was nakedly surfaced!
Biased & distorted history & culture
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