A searing debut novel about belonging and identity in post-Brexit Britain, following a British Indian protagonist navigating love, activism, and alienation in a nation grappling with its imperial past.
England Is Mine by Nicolas Padamsee – Now Available in Sri Lanka
Buy England Is Mine online for LKR 2,950 from Bookshop Near Me, Sri Lanka’s trusted used book marketplace. Published by Faber & Faber in 2024, this 256-page paperback marks Nicolas Padamsee’s powerful literary debut.
What’s the Story About?
Set in an East London borough, England Is Mine follows two second-generation immigrants—David, a music-loving college student immersed in online gaming, and Hassan, whose life becomes entangled with David’s. As they search for identity and belonging, the novel explores teenage alienation, internet subcultures, and the dangerous pull of far-right extremism in post-Brexit Britain.
Why This Book Stands Out
Culturally Urgent: Tackles contemporary Britain with nuance and insight
Poetic & Political: Balances emotional depth with intellectual power
Award Recognition: Shortlisted for the 2024 Betty Trask Prize and nominated for the 2025 Gordon Burn Prize
Bold New Voice: A coming-of-age thriller that’s both intimate and socially engaged
Book Details
ISBN: 9780571377862
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Published: 2024
Pages: ~256 (Paperback)
Genre: Literary Fiction / British Identity / Contemporary Fiction
