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Crustaceans

by Andrew Cowan
₱440.55 Now ₱391.05 Save 11%
Crustaceans
Crustaceans

Poignant exploration of memory, loss, and fatherhood.

If you're drawn to deep, introspective narratives that navigate the difficult terrains of loss and the intricacies of human memory, "Crustaceans" could resonate with you. Andrew Cowan carefully unfolds a man's life story in tandem with the raw emotions tied to parenthood and personal history, all set against a wintry coastal backdrop that mirrors the protagonist's internal landscape.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Crustaceans

by Andrew Cowan
₱440.55 Now ₱391.05 Save 11%
ISBN: 9780340713044
Authors: Andrew Cowan
Publisher: Sceptre
Date of Publication: 2001-05-17
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Contemporary
Goodreads rating: 3.55
(rated by 40 readers)
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Poignant exploration of memory, loss, and fatherhood.

If you're drawn to deep, introspective narratives that navigate the difficult terrains of loss and the intricacies of human memory, "Crustaceans" could resonate with you. Andrew Cowan carefully unfolds a man's life story in tandem with the raw emotions tied to parenthood and personal history, all set against a wintry coastal backdrop that mirrors the protagonist's internal landscape.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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