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The Midlander
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ISBN10: 9371132272
ISBN13: 9789371132275
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Apr 1 2025
Pages: 254
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.58 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789371132275
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Apr 1 2025
Pages: 254
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.58 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The midlander examines identity shaped by privilege, familial roles, and the pressures of societal perception. Anchored in an environment where affluence defines reputation, the narrative contrasts personal freedom with expectations imposed by tradition. The lives of two brothers reflect diverging paths carved by temperament and social conformity, drawing out tensions that question how much of one s direction is self-determined. The setting, defined by an imposing household and community status, reflects a broader commentary on class structures and inherited influence. Underneath formal interactions lie unresolved questions of belonging, fairness, and internal unrest. The work scrutinizes how individuals resist or succumb to roles assigned by family and society, exploring the boundaries of loyalty, individualism, and emotional restraint. As personal values confront societal norms, the characters choices reveal the difficulty of reconciling personal aspirations with inherited identity. Through moments of conflict, reflection, and subtle rebellion, the novel paints a portrait of the complexity within appearances and the search for authenticity within social roles.
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