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Anjali Sachdeva’s first book, All the Names They Used for God, gathers a range of short stories that span centuries and continents. Each tale centers on a character’s confrontation with destiny—whether a steel‑mill worker in Andrew Carnegie’s era, a fisherman battling overfished waters, or an online date that ends abruptly. Sachdeva’s writing is noted for its emotional depth and clear narrative logic, with stories that weave ordinary lives into moments of unexpected miracle.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Anjali Sachdeva
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