Sunetra Gupta

Sunetra Gupta is an Indian-born novelist, epidemiologist, and professor of theoretical epidemiology at the University of Oxford, UK. She has published several novels as well as scientific articles in the fields of infectious disease epidemiology. She is known for her work on the transmission dynamics of various infectious diseases, including malaria, influenza, and COVID-19. Gupta has also been involved in public health policy discussions, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Books

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  1. 1. Memories of Rain

    Cover of 'Memories of Rain' by Sunetra Gupta

    The novel explores the crumbling marriage of a Bengali woman and her Greek husband. The narrative alternates between Kolkata, India, and London, England, and spans over a decade, capturing the protagonist's emotional turmoil, her struggle to reconcile her Indian heritage with her Western lifestyle, and her eventual decision to leave her unfaithful husband. The novel is rich in poetic language and imagery, and it delves deep into themes of identity, cultural displacement, and the complexities of love and betrayal.