Gun Island
A spellbinding, globe-trotting novel by the bestselling author of the Ibis trilogy
(Autor) Amitav GhoshBundook. Gun. A common word, but one which turns Deen Datta's world upside down. A dealer of rare books, Deen is used to a quiet life spent indoors, but as his once-solid beliefs begin to shift, he is forced to set out on an extraordinary journey; one that takes him from India to Los Angeles and Venice via a tangled route through the memories and experiences of those he meets along the way. There is Piya, a fellow Bengali-American who sets his journey in motion; Tipu, an entrepreneurial young man who opens Deen's eyes to the realities of growing up in today's world; Rafi, with his desperate attempt to help someone in need; and Cinta, an old friend who provides the missing link in the story they are all a part of. It is a journey which will upend everything he thought he knew about himself, about the Bengali legends of his childhood and about the world around him. Gun Island is a beautifully realised novel which effortlessly spans space and time. It is the story of a world on the brink, of increasing displacement and unstoppable transition. But it is also a story of hope, of a man whose faith in the world and the future is restored by two remarkable women.
Amitav Ghosh
Amitav Ghosh is an acclaimed Indian author known for his historical fiction and non-fiction works that explore themes of identity, culture, and globalization. His most notable works include "The Glass Palace," "The Calcutta Chromosome," and the "Ibis Trilogy" which includes "Sea of Poppies," "River of Smoke," and "Flood of Fire." Ghosh's writing style is characterized by meticulous research, vivid storytelling, and a deep engagement with the complexities of colonialism and post-colonialism. He has made significant contributions to literature by blending history with fiction to create rich and immersive narratives that shed light on forgotten aspects of Indian and South Asian history. One of his most famous works, "The Glass Palace," is a sweeping epic that spans generations and explores the impact of British colonialism on Burma and India. Ghosh's work has had a profound influence on the literary genre of historical fiction and has earned him numerous awards and accolades.
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