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The Inheritance of Loss

by Kiran Desai
₱440.55
The Inheritance of Loss
The Inheritance of Loss

Diverse characters confront identity, loss, and globalization.

Kiran Desai's "The Inheritance of Loss" is a richly textured novel that delves into the complexities of globalization and cultural identity through the intertwined lives of its characters. The vivid portrayals and the emotional depth in exploring personal and collective loss make it an enlightening read that's both poignant and insightful. If you appreciate novels that weave political and social themes with individual narratives, this book will linger with you.

  • Booker Prize (2006)
  • Orange Prize Nominee for Fiction Shortlist (2007)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction (2006)
  • Kiriyama Prize Nominee for Fiction (2007)
  • Crossword Book Award for Popular (2006)
  • Βραβείο Λογοτεχνικής Μετάφρασης ΕΚΕΜΕΛ Nominee for Αγγλόφωνη Λογοτεχνία (2008)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2008)
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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The Inheritance of Loss

by Kiran Desai
₱440.55
ISBN: 9780802165053
Authors: Kiran Desai
Publisher: Grove/Atlantic
Date of Publication: 2006-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, Asian Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.45
(rated by 52535 readers)
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Diverse characters confront identity, loss, and globalization.

Kiran Desai's "The Inheritance of Loss" is a richly textured novel that delves into the complexities of globalization and cultural identity through the intertwined lives of its characters. The vivid portrayals and the emotional depth in exploring personal and collective loss make it an enlightening read that's both poignant and insightful. If you appreciate novels that weave political and social themes with individual narratives, this book will linger with you.

  • Booker Prize (2006)
  • Orange Prize Nominee for Fiction Shortlist (2007)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction (2006)
  • Kiriyama Prize Nominee for Fiction (2007)
  • Crossword Book Award for Popular (2006)
  • Βραβείο Λογοτεχνικής Μετάφρασης ΕΚΕΜΕΛ Nominee for Αγγλόφωνη Λογοτεχνία (2008)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2008)
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.