The Tusk That Did the Damage

Name: The Tusk That Did the Damage
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781784877934
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A novel from the Vintage Earth collection

By Tania James

Series: Vintage Earth

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The Tusk That Did the Damage by Tania James explores the intricate lives of three different characters: a poacher, a documentary filmmaker, and an elephant known as the Gravedigger. Set in the lush landscape of Kerala, India, the story weaves their fates together as each grapples with the complex relationships between humans and wildlife, leading to unforeseen and impactful consequences. James crafts an evocative narrative that questions the moral dilemmas in conservation and the bonds shared with nature.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by stories that intertwine human and animal lives set against the vibrant backdrop of India. The narrative weaves together the perspectives of a poacher, a documentary filmmaker, and a vengeful elephant, offering an emotionally charged exploration of themes like loss, responsibility, and the complex relationships between wildlife and humans. This gripping tale is perfect for those who appreciate multi-layered storytelling with a poignant environmental and ethical focus.

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VINTAGE EARTH - Change the story. Novels to transform our relationship with the natural world.

The Tusk That Did the Damage begins with a young elephant, brutally orphaned by poachers, who starts terrorising the countryside. He earns his malevolent name, the Gravedigger, from the humans he kills and then tenderly buries with leaves.

Manu, the studious son of a rice farmer, loses his cousin to the Gravedigger and is drawn into the alluring world of ivory hunting.

Emma is working on a documentary set in a Kerala wildlife park with her best friend. Her work leads her to witness the porous boundary between conservation and corruption, until eventually she finds herself caught up in her own betrayal.

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The Tusk That Did the Damage by Tania James is widely praised as a distinctive and powerful novel, with reviewers highlighting its compelling narrative and unique perspective. The book skillfully blends myth with modern realities, focusing on both human and animal viewpoints, which is noted for its sharp and captivating storytelling. Critics commend James for her assured and empathetic writing style, making the novel a must-read according to publications like The Guardian and The New York Times.

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ISBN: 9781784877934

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 195g

Pages: 240

Collections

Education & Reference Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Science & Nature Series: Vintage Earth Tania James

About the Author

Tania James's debut novel Atlas of Unknowns was a New York Times Editor's Choice and was shortlisted for the DSC Prize for South Asian literature. She has also written the short story collection Aerogrammes, and her stories have appeared in the New Yorker, Granta, Freeman's- The Future of New Writing, One Story and A Public Space. The Tusk That Did the Damage was shortlisted for the International Dylan Thomas Prize. From 2011 to 2012, Tania James was a Fulbright fellow to India living in New Delhi. She now lives in Washington DC.

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