Description
Discover the gripping tale of "The Delivery," a BRAND NEW book set in a troubling, unnamed city where one citizen's fight for freedom and survival unfolds. This 304-page narrative dives deep into the harrowing life of a Delivery Boy, navigating a chaotic metropolis that thrives on the exploitation of undocumented refugees. As he pedals his power-assisted bike through unforgiving traffic, our protagonist grapples with his identity in a rapidly degrading society, all while clinging to the hope of a better life. Will he conquer the challenges posed by an indifferent Supervisor and win the heart of the enigmatic dispatcher, N.? This enthralling story invites readers to explore themes of resilience, commerce, and the immigrant experience in a contemporary fable that resonates across borders. Ideal for fans of social commentary fiction and those interested in modern immigrant narratives, "The Delivery" is both a poignant and humorous reading journey. With free shipping available, expect your BRAND NEW copy to be delivered within 6 weeks. Note: Orders are non-cancellable once placed. Perfect for your bookshelf or as a thoughtful gift, get your copy today and delve into this compelling exploration of modern life and personal struggle.
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: 9781250829610
Year: 2022
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 304
Description:
Countries go wrong sometimes, and sometimes the luckier citizens of those countries have a chance to escape and seek refuge in another country—a country that might itself be in the process of going wrong.
In the bustling indifference of an unnamed city, one such citizen finds himself trapped working for a company that makes its money dispatching an army of undocumented refugees to bring the well-off men and women of this confounding metropolis their dinners. Whatever he might have been at home, this citizen is now a Delivery Boy: a member of a new and invisible working class, pedaling his power-assist bike through traffic, hoping for a decent tip and a five-star rating.
He is decidedly a Delivery Boy; sometimes he even feels like a Delivery Baby; certainly he’s not yet a Delivery Man, though he’ll have to man up if he wants to impress N., the aloof dispatcher who sends him his orders and helps him with his English.
Can our hero avoid the wrath of his Supervisor, get the girl, and escape his indentured servitude? Can someone in his predicament ever have a happy ending? Who gets to decide? And who’s telling this story, anyway?
Harrowing and hilarious, The Delivery is a fable for and about our times: an exploration of the ways language and commerce unite and isolate every one of us, native and immigrant both.
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: 9781250829610
Year: 2022
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 304
Description:
Countries go wrong sometimes, and sometimes the luckier citizens of those countries have a chance to escape and seek refuge in another country—a country that might itself be in the process of going wrong.
In the bustling indifference of an unnamed city, one such citizen finds himself trapped working for a company that makes its money dispatching an army of undocumented refugees to bring the well-off men and women of this confounding metropolis their dinners. Whatever he might have been at home, this citizen is now a Delivery Boy: a member of a new and invisible working class, pedaling his power-assist bike through traffic, hoping for a decent tip and a five-star rating.
He is decidedly a Delivery Boy; sometimes he even feels like a Delivery Baby; certainly he’s not yet a Delivery Man, though he’ll have to man up if he wants to impress N., the aloof dispatcher who sends him his orders and helps him with his English.
Can our hero avoid the wrath of his Supervisor, get the girl, and escape his indentured servitude? Can someone in his predicament ever have a happy ending? Who gets to decide? And who’s telling this story, anyway?
Harrowing and hilarious, The Delivery is a fable for and about our times: an exploration of the ways language and commerce unite and isolate every one of us, native and immigrant both.