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Discover the poignant novel *Diego Garcia*, a stirring narrative set against the rich backdrop of Edinburgh in 2014. This compelling fiction, authored by N. and L., delves into the emotional struggles of two writer friends as they grapple with grief and the burden of storytelling. With each passing day, they navigate distractions, whether it's their rainfall debates or the volatility of Bitcoin. Their lives take a pivotal turn when they encounter Diego, a captivating character whose name evokes the haunting history of his mother's forced exile from the Chagos Archipelago. This novel explores complex themes of displacement, friendship, and the responsibility of telling stories that resonate beyond one’s personal experience. With its sharp wit and deep emotional resonance, *Diego Garcia* is not just a tale of collaboration; it is a powerful reflection on the injustices faced by the Chagossian people. Perfect for readers interested in contemporary fiction that sheds light on hidden histories, this book prompts a profound consideration of whose stories are told and whose voices are marginalized. Immerse yourself in this blend of fact and fiction that bravely confronts uncomfortable truths within British history. The hardcover edition of *Diego Garcia* is brand new, published by Fitzcarraldo Editions in 2022. Secure your copy today and explore a narrative that demands to be heard, while enriching your literary collection. Free shipping on orders over NZD 50, with delivery across New Zealand.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781913097936
Year: 2022
Publisher: Fitzcarraldo Editions
Description:
Edinburgh, 2014: N. and L., two writer friends arrive from London, a city they believe killed L.'s brother. Every day they try to get to the library to write their blocks, but every day they get distracted, bickering over everything from whether or not it's going to rain, to their Bitcoin tanking, trying and failing to resist the sadness which follows them as they drift around the city.
It's on a day like this that they make a new friend, Diego. They go out drinking and swap stories. Diego tells them he is named after his mother's island in the Indian Ocean, part of the Chagos Archipelago, which she and her community were forced to leave by armed soldiers in 1973. The writers become obsessed with this shameful episode in British history and the continuing exile of the Chagossian people.
Angry and sad and funny, this collaborative fiction set in Edinburgh, London and Brussels is about grief and friendship, and about trying to work out how, as a writer, you share a story that needs to be heard if it is not your story to tell.
But ultimately this is a novel about the true fact of a collaborative fiction authored by the US and British governments, created to maintain military power and to dispossess a people of their homeland.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781913097936
Year: 2022
Publisher: Fitzcarraldo Editions
Description:
Edinburgh, 2014: N. and L., two writer friends arrive from London, a city they believe killed L.'s brother. Every day they try to get to the library to write their blocks, but every day they get distracted, bickering over everything from whether or not it's going to rain, to their Bitcoin tanking, trying and failing to resist the sadness which follows them as they drift around the city.
It's on a day like this that they make a new friend, Diego. They go out drinking and swap stories. Diego tells them he is named after his mother's island in the Indian Ocean, part of the Chagos Archipelago, which she and her community were forced to leave by armed soldiers in 1973. The writers become obsessed with this shameful episode in British history and the continuing exile of the Chagossian people.
Angry and sad and funny, this collaborative fiction set in Edinburgh, London and Brussels is about grief and friendship, and about trying to work out how, as a writer, you share a story that needs to be heard if it is not your story to tell.
But ultimately this is a novel about the true fact of a collaborative fiction authored by the US and British governments, created to maintain military power and to dispossess a people of their homeland.