Shape of an Apostrophe by Uttama Kirit Patel
Shape of an Apostrophe by Uttama Kirit Patel is a bold, genre-defying debut that bends language, memory, and cultural identity into a poetic and deeply personal form. Blending essay, memoir, and prose poetry, Patel invites readers into a beautifully fractured reflection on family, migration, queerness, and the gaps between words and worlds.
This lyrical exploration questions belonging and inheritance offering sharp observations and tender insight in a voice that’s both experimental and emotionally resonant.
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Uttama Kirit Patel reshapes literary norms with a book that speaks to the fragmented experiences of modern life, while creating a new, powerful language for identity.
Why Shape of an Apostrophe is a Must-Read:
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Form-Breaking Style: A fresh fusion of poetry, essay, and memoir.
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Queer and Migrant Perspectives: Illuminates identity and displacement.
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Deeply Personal: A raw and intimate literary journey.
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Language as Liberation: Challenges the boundaries of expression.
Memorable Quote (from the book)
"What if the apostrophe is not a break but a bridge?"
Translation (Sinhala):
"අපොස්ට්රෝෆිය විරමයක් නොව එය පාලමක් නම් කොහොමද?"
Translation (Tamil):
"அப்பாஸ்டிரோபி ஒரு இடைவெளி அல்ல; அது ஒரு பாலமாக இருந்தால்?"
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About the Book
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Title: Shape of an Apostrophe
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Author: Uttama Kirit Patel
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ISBN: 9781800819900
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Publisher: Serpent’s Tail
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Published Year: 2024
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Number of Pages: ~240 Pages (Paperback)
