 First edition | |
| Author | Shani Mootoo |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Published | 2020 |
| Publisher | Akashic Books |
| Publication place | Canada |
| Pages | 256 |
| ISBN | 978-1617759086 |
Polar Vortex is a 2020 novel by Canadian author Shani Mootoo. [1]
This domestic drama deals with the complexities of modern love. A love triangle develops between Priya, Alexandra and Prakash. [2] [3]
The novel was shortlisted for the Giller Prize in 2020. [4]
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