The Blue Notebook

by James Levine

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An unforgettable, deeply affecting debut novel, The Blue Notebook tells the story of Batuk, a precocious fifteen-year-old girl from rural India who is sold into sexual slavery by her father. As she navigates the grim realities of Mumbai’s Common Street, Batuk manages to put pen to paper, recording her private thoughts and writing fantastic tales that help her transcend her daily existence. Beautifully crafted, surprisingly hopeful, and filled with both tragedy and humor, The Blue Notebook shows how even in the most difficult situations, people use storytelling to make sense of and give meaning to their lives.
  • ISBN10 038552871X
  • ISBN13 9780385528719
  • Publish Date 10 July 2009 (first published 1 January 2009)
  • Publish Status Remaindered
  • Out of Print 8 April 2015
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Spiegel & Grau
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 206
  • Language English