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Discover 'Amnesty', the compelling new novel from Aravind Adiga, the acclaimed author of the Booker Prize-winning 'The White Tiger'. This gripping tale follows Danny, an undocumented Sri Lankan immigrant in Sydney, who grapples with a life-altering moral decision after witnessing a horrific crime. With themes of identity, justice, and the struggles of immigration, 'Amnesty' offers an unforgettable narrative that explores both personal and societal dilemmas.
Set against the backdrop of contemporary Australia, this thought-provoking novel delves deep into the life of a man striving for normalcy amidst adversity. Adiga's trademark sharp wit and empathetic storytelling shine throughout, making this book a poignant reflection on the immigrant experience. Shortlisted for the prestigious Miles Franklin Award, 'Amnesty' is a must-read for anyone interested in literature that tackles issues of social justice, human rights, and moral complexity.
The book, published by Pan Macmillan UK in 2021, spans 352 pages and is available in a brand new B-format paperback edition, with an ISBN of 9781509879052. With free shipping on this item, you can indulge in this literary masterpiece without any extra cost. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Join Danny on his journey as he confronts the essence of responsibility and the human spirit in a world filled with challenges.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509879052
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 352
Description:
From the bestselling, Booker Prize-winning author of The White Tiger, Aravind Adiga, comes the story of an undocumented immigrant who becomes the only witness to a crime and must face an impossible moral dilemma.
'Alive with empathy, indignation and the sharp satiric reportage at which Aravind Adiga excels, this novel grippingly extends his concern for deprivation and injustice.' - Sunday Times 'Books of the Year'
Shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Award
Danny – formerly Dhananjaya Rajaratnam – is an undocumented Sri Lankan immigrant. Denied refugee status, working as a cleaner and living out of a grocery storeroom in Sydney, for four years he has been trying to create a new identity for himself, finally coming as close as he ever has to living a normal life.
One morning, Danny learns that his client Radha Thomas has been murdered. A jacket was left at the scene, which he believes belongs to another client, a doctor with whom Radha was having an affair. Suddenly Danny is confronted with a choice: Come forward as a witness and risk being deported? Or say nothing, and let justice go undone? Over the course of a single ordinary, yet extraordinary day, he must wrestle with his conscience and decide if a person without rights nevertheless has responsibilities . . .
Suspenseful, propulsive, and full of Aravind Adiga’s signature wit and magic, Amnesty is both a timeless moral struggle and a universal story with particular urgency today.
'[Adiga] is a startlingly fine observer . . . You come to this novel for its author's authority, wit and feeling on the subject of immigrants' lives.' -
Set against the backdrop of contemporary Australia, this thought-provoking novel delves deep into the life of a man striving for normalcy amidst adversity. Adiga's trademark sharp wit and empathetic storytelling shine throughout, making this book a poignant reflection on the immigrant experience. Shortlisted for the prestigious Miles Franklin Award, 'Amnesty' is a must-read for anyone interested in literature that tackles issues of social justice, human rights, and moral complexity.
The book, published by Pan Macmillan UK in 2021, spans 352 pages and is available in a brand new B-format paperback edition, with an ISBN of 9781509879052. With free shipping on this item, you can indulge in this literary masterpiece without any extra cost. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Join Danny on his journey as he confronts the essence of responsibility and the human spirit in a world filled with challenges.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509879052
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 352
Description:
From the bestselling, Booker Prize-winning author of The White Tiger, Aravind Adiga, comes the story of an undocumented immigrant who becomes the only witness to a crime and must face an impossible moral dilemma.
'Alive with empathy, indignation and the sharp satiric reportage at which Aravind Adiga excels, this novel grippingly extends his concern for deprivation and injustice.' - Sunday Times 'Books of the Year'
Shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Award
Danny – formerly Dhananjaya Rajaratnam – is an undocumented Sri Lankan immigrant. Denied refugee status, working as a cleaner and living out of a grocery storeroom in Sydney, for four years he has been trying to create a new identity for himself, finally coming as close as he ever has to living a normal life.
One morning, Danny learns that his client Radha Thomas has been murdered. A jacket was left at the scene, which he believes belongs to another client, a doctor with whom Radha was having an affair. Suddenly Danny is confronted with a choice: Come forward as a witness and risk being deported? Or say nothing, and let justice go undone? Over the course of a single ordinary, yet extraordinary day, he must wrestle with his conscience and decide if a person without rights nevertheless has responsibilities . . .
Suspenseful, propulsive, and full of Aravind Adiga’s signature wit and magic, Amnesty is both a timeless moral struggle and a universal story with particular urgency today.
'[Adiga] is a startlingly fine observer . . . You come to this novel for its author's authority, wit and feeling on the subject of immigrants' lives.' -