Fault Lines: Stories of 1971

Fault Lines is the first anthology of its kind, bringing together stories from Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, the United States, and the United Kingdom, all centered on the events of 1971. The collection pushes readers across the subcontinent to confront uncomfortable questions about their own past. What went through a Pakistani soldier's mind when ordered to fire on unarmed women and children? How do women, who suffer most in times of chaos and oppression, survive when they become helpless victims of brutality? Were all Bengalis courageous? Were all soldiers evil?

The stories reveal quiet heroism amid the painful experiences of a turbulent era, as writers grapple with 1971 and its aftermath. This revised and extended edition includes three additional stories, alongside an insightful introduction by the co-editors, who draw on their personal experiences from that year to provide valuable context. For anyone interested in this period or in compelling fiction, this anthology is essential reading.