"The Year of the Runaways" is a novel by Sunjeev Sahota that follows the lives of four young immigrants from India living in Sheffield, England. The novel explores the themes of migration, identity, and the immigrant experience. The four characters, Tochi, Randeep, Avtar, and Narinder, all have different reasons for leaving India and come from different backgrounds, but they are united in their struggle to build new lives in a foreign country. Sahota skillfully portrays the challenges they face, from navigating the complexities of the British immigration system to dealing with exploitation and discrimination in their jobs. The book is a powerful and compassionate portrayal of the immigrant experience, and Sahota's writing is both lyrical and emotionally resonant. "The Year of the Runaways" is a deeply human story that will stay with readers long after they have finished reading it.
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