Book: There Are Rivers in the Sky
Author: Elif Shafak
In this episode of Kitabwala, Lallantop’s weekly book show, Saurabh Dwivedi sits down with internationally acclaimed author Elif Shafak to discuss her latest novel, “There Are Rivers in the Sky” a sweeping tale of memory, displacement, and the timeless flow of water.
This extraordinary story traces the journey of a lost poem, two great rivers, and three unforgettable lives all linked by a single drop of water. With lyrical prose and layered storytelling, Elif Shafak’s There Are Rivers in the Sky traverses continents, centuries, and cultures, examining love, loss, and resilience — all anchored in the symbolism of water.
“Water remembers. It is humans who forget.”
Watch this insightful interview to learn:
1.) Elif Shafak’s top writing tips for aspiring authors.
2.) Her creative process and approach to storytelling.
3.) The political and social pressures she faces as a writer.
Don’t miss this powerful conversation with one of the most compelling literary voices of our time.
Timestamps
00:00 – 02:00 → Promo
02:00 – 04:20 → Introduction to the Author and the Book
04:20 – 09:19 → The Importance of Silence in Writing
09:19 – 14:15 → Why Is It Important to Preserve Memories?
14:15 – 16:39 → The Case of the “Zombie River” in the UK
16:39 – 21:01 → The Curious Case of King Ashurbanipal
21:02 – 27:05 → Why Were Muslim Radicals Angry with Elif Shafak?
27:06 – 30:26 → How Does Elif Shafak Stay Sane While Writing About Sadness?
30:26 – 35:20 → Elif on Authoritarianism and Patriarchy
35:20 – 38:51 → Why the World Wants to Force Us Into One Identity
38:51 – 44:25 → Elif Shafak on Her Two Very Different Grandmothers
44:25 – 47:07 → Elif Shafak’s Writing Secrets Revealed
47:07 – 53:00 → The Tragic Story of a Sex Worker in Elif’s Booker-Nominated Novel
52:59 – 56:33 → Elif on the Theme of Sadness in Her Novels
56:33 – 58:24 → What Does Love Mean to Elif Shafak?
58:24 – 1:00:43 → Book Recommendations by Elif Shafak
1:00:43 – 1:01:57 → Outro
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