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Peres da Costa, Suneeta
by Homework
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
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- ISBN 10
- 1582340609
- ISBN 13
- 9781582340609
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About This Item
New York. 1999. Bloomsbury Books. Advance Uncorrected Bound Galleys. Very Good in Wrappers. 1582340609. 259 pages. paperback. . keywords: Literature India Women. FROM THE PUBLISHER - Homework, an exquisite first novel by this remarkable 22-year-old writer, tells the story of Mina Pereira, born with antennae on top of her head which reflect all she feels, standing straight up with excitement, or drooping with humiliation. With a touch of magical realism, the author paints a lush portrait of Mina's childhood. Mina Pereira longs for a conventional childhood, but it's no wonder- with the barometric protrusions wired to her brain-she feels a bit like the outsider. What's worse is her overwhelmingly precocious sister, Deepa (she's read all of Dostoevsky by the time she is eight years old), and her younger sister, Shanti, normal beyond reproach. Mina's mother, whose recent illness leaves her barren and literally roosting in trees, doesn't help matters. Mina worries for her mom's well being and while she seeks ways to give her solace, only ends up disappointing her. Mina's father, a revolutionary at heart, manages to pass along heroic advice, even if it does preclude Mina from joining the club of girl scouts. Still, he and Mina share a special bond, although as his wife becomes less and less sane, he retreats from the family, spending more and more of his time in the basement, tinkering. As madness takes hold of Mina's family, the house they live in falls further and further into disrepair until Dad tinkers one time too many with disastrous results. Through all of Mina's experiences, she comes to an understanding about love and family-with not a little heartache, but with maturity and clarity and ultimately, a deep humanity. inventory #31909 ISBN: 1582340609.
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- Bookseller
- Zeno's
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 31909
- Title
- Peres da Costa, Suneeta
- Author
- Homework
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 1582340609
- ISBN 13
- 9781582340609
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Usa
- Place of Publication
- New York
- This edition first published
- 1999-09
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