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Discover the compelling narrative of 'The Parking Lot Attendant', a BRAND NEW novel that delves into the complex themes of fatherhood, identity, and the immigrant experience in America. Set against the backdrop of a not-quite utopian island commune, this 240-page story woven by St Martins Press captures the essence of belonging and the struggles of life. Follow the journey of our young narrator and her father, two outsiders attempting to fit into a close-knit community. The arrival of the magnetic Ayale, the parking lot attendant and an influential figure in Boston’s Ethiopian scene, ignites a whirlwind of charm and danger. As the plot thickens, our heroine finds herself entangled in Ayale’s ambitious, yet sinister, undertakings. This gripping tale explores the intersection of personal relationships and cultural identity, presenting a vivid portrait of immigrant life. The layered storytelling and rich character development will leave readers questioning the significance of their own choices in life. A perfect read for those interested in contemporary fiction that addresses the complexities of love, community, and identity. Note: Shipping is free for this item! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
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: 9781250250285
Year: 2019
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 240
Description:
The story begins on a not-quite utopian island commune where the narrator and her father are the two newest and least liked members. After immersing us in life on the island, our young heroine takes us back to her previous life in Boston, where she and her father belonged to a wide Ethiopian network, but kept to themselves, as her father preferred. Until the intoxicating arrival of Ayale the parking lot attendant. The unofficial king of Boston’s Ethiopian community, Ayale is a born hustler, and his charm soon holds our narrator in thrall. But by the time the scope of all Ayale's projects reveals itself, our narrator has unwittingly become complicit in something bigger and darker than she ever imagined.
A haunting story of fatherhood, national identity, and what it means to be an immigrant in America today, The Parking Lot Attendant explores how who we love, the choices we make, and the places we’re from combine to make us who we are.
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: 9781250250285
Year: 2019
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 240
Description:
The story begins on a not-quite utopian island commune where the narrator and her father are the two newest and least liked members. After immersing us in life on the island, our young heroine takes us back to her previous life in Boston, where she and her father belonged to a wide Ethiopian network, but kept to themselves, as her father preferred. Until the intoxicating arrival of Ayale the parking lot attendant. The unofficial king of Boston’s Ethiopian community, Ayale is a born hustler, and his charm soon holds our narrator in thrall. But by the time the scope of all Ayale's projects reveals itself, our narrator has unwittingly become complicit in something bigger and darker than she ever imagined.
A haunting story of fatherhood, national identity, and what it means to be an immigrant in America today, The Parking Lot Attendant explores how who we love, the choices we make, and the places we’re from combine to make us who we are.