A Guardian and a Thief
| Author | Megha Majumdar |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Literary fiction |
| Publisher | Knopf |
| Pages | 224 |
| ISBN | 9780593804889 |
A Guardian and a Thief is a 2025 novel by Indian author Megha Majumdar. It was a finalist for the 2025 National Book Award for Fiction.[1]
Plot
In a near-future India devastated by climate change induced famine, Ma, a woman living in Kolkata, must survive seven days until she and her family can join her husband in the United States.[2]
Reception
In a starred review, Kirkus Reviews wrote that Majumdar's "electrifying depiction of dignity and morality under siege reveals the horror hidden by the bland term 'climate change'".[3]
References
- ^ Lee, Benjamin (7 October 2025). "Bryan Washington and Rabih Alameddine among National Book Award finalists". The Guardian. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ^ Meyer, Lily (14 October 2025). "The Tale of a Guardian, a Thief and the Fine Line Between". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- ^ "A GUARDIAN AND A THIEF". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2 February 2026.