The Guardian Australia
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Uprising by Tahmima Anam review – a fiery novel of female rebellion
Tahmima Anam's novel "Uprising" depicts female rebellion on a fictional island brothel in Bangladesh, following sex workers and their daughters seeking escape from exploitation. The arrival of activist Kusum Khan ignites resistance among the community, culminating in an uprising that challenges patriarchal control. The work combines feminist protest literature with climate crisis themes and generational trauma.
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