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A Bend in the River
In V.S. Naipaul’s "A Bend in the River," a small shop at a remote river bend becomes the stage for a complex post-colonial drama. Salim, an Indian Muslim merchant, navigates a world caught between old traditions and chaotic new realities. It’s a sharp, unflinching look at identity, power, and survival when nothing feels stable.
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