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Book Description
It is Bombay in 1971, the year India went to war over what was to become Bangladesh. A hard-working bank clerk, Gustad Noble is a devoted family man who gradually sees his modest life unravelling. His young daughter falls ill; his promising son defies his father’s ambitions for him. He is the Continue
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lrb published on Sun, 5 Sep 2010
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This was a beautifully written book highlighting journeys both physical and emotional. I liked the interactions between Gustad and his friends and family, as even when things were rough, I knew that Gustad cared. I also liked the ways political and religious news affected Gustad and his neighbors.
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- English Books
- Paperback
- ISBN-10: 0571165257
- ISBN-13: 9780571165254
- Publisher: Faber & Faber Ltd
- Pub date: Sep 30, 1992
- Also available as: Hardcover, Audio CD, Audio Cassette, Unbound and Others
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