Reef - A Novel – Buch gebraucht kaufen

0140142177

(ISBN-13: 9780140142174)

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190

200 g

London, Great Britain

1. Auflage (First edition)

Paperback

Englisch

After slowly and reverently savoring Gunesekera's debut novel, it's easy to see why this flawless book was short-listed for the Booker Prize. In spare, poetic language, Gunesekera tells the story of a Sri Lankan servant and his esteemed employer, Ranjan Salgado, a compassionate man obsessed by the destruction of coral reefs and with Nili, the woman he loves. Only a youth when he enters Salgado's home, Triton acquires far more than cooking and cleaning skills. Over the course of many years together, Salgado and Triton witness the growing political turmoil and unrest of their island nation, and Triton observes, emulates, and finally parts company with the man who has nurtured his budding intellect and inherent potential. Worthy of acclaim, this exquisitely rendered work signals a writer to be closely watched.

1994

17.11.2012

BN0776