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This vivid and haunting short-story collection creates a masterful portrait of contemporary Sri Lanka. A married couple, living in London, find their marriage strained by the fighting in their far-off homeland. An ordinary shopkeeper is burnt alive by terrorists, leaving his neighbour’s life in turmoil. Between exile and loss, Gunesekera’s characters struggle for the elusive and divided place that they call home.
Imprint: India Penguin
Published: Jan/2014
ISBN: 9780143422464
Length : 144 Pages
MRP : ₹250.00
Imprint: Penguin Audio
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ISBN:
Imprint: India Penguin
Published: Jan/2014
ISBN: 9789351186113
Length : 144 Pages
MRP : ₹250.00
This vivid and haunting short-story collection creates a masterful portrait of contemporary Sri Lanka. A married couple, living in London, find their marriage strained by the fighting in their far-off homeland. An ordinary shopkeeper is burnt alive by terrorists, leaving his neighbour’s life in turmoil. Between exile and loss, Gunesekera’s characters struggle for the elusive and divided place that they call home.
Romesh Gunesekera is the author of five highly acclaimed novels, including Reef, which was shortlisted for the 1994 booker Prize.