The Inheritance of Loss

Name: The Inheritance of Loss
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780141027289
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By Kiran Desai

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The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai delves into the complexities of identity and the effects of colonialism. Set in a remote Himalayan village, the narrative weaves together the lives of an embittered judge, his orphaned granddaughter, and their cook, whose son lives as an illegal immigrant in America. The story highlights the contrast between the characters' crumbling traditional values and the impact of globalisation.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy intricate storytelling that delves into the complexities of post-colonial India, exploring themes of cultural conflict, identity, and loss. Richly textured with a blend of humour and melancholy, you'll find yourself drawn to the multi-layered lives of its vivid characters as they navigate personal upheavals and the echoes of a turbulent history.

The Inheritance of Loss

High in the Himalayas sits a dilapidated mansion, home to three people, each dreaming of another time. Around the house swirl the forces of revolution and change.

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The Inheritance of Loss, winner of the Man Booker Prize for Fiction 2006.

In the foothills of the Himalayas sits a once grand, now crumbling house—home to three people and a dog. There is the retired judge dreaming of colonial yesterdays; his orphaned granddaughter Sai who has fallen for her clever maths tutor; the cook, whose son Biju writes untruthful letters home from New York City; and Mutt, the judge's beloved dog.

Around the house swirls mountain mist—but also the forces of revolution and change. For a new world is clashing with the old, and the future offers both hope and betrayal...

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The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai has been praised for its rich and complex narrative, exploring themes of identity, globalisation, and cultural conflict. Critics commend Desai's lyrical prose and her ability to capture the emotional landscapes of her characters. The story is noted for its profound insight into the human condition and its portrayal of the struggles and aspirations of multiple generations.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141027289

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 August 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 241g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Kiran Desai is the bestselling author of two novels, Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard and The Inheritance of Loss, which won both the Booker Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award.

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