Following her National Book Critics Circle and "Los Angeles Times"
Book Award-nominated, bestselling debut, "Brick Lane," Monica Ali's
splendid "Alentejo Blue" "rewards readers with characters who etch
themselves into one's memory" ("People").
Set in a small Portuguese village, "Alentejo Blue" is a story of
displacement and modernization told through the lives of the locals
and of people who are just passing through. The residents of
Mamarrosa whose ancestors occupy the graveyards are restless and
struggle to make a living. They watch as tourists and expats move
in.
Monica Ali's characters are profoundly sympathetic. Her
understanding of their dreams, desires, and disappointments is rare
and moving. "Alentejo Blue" is evidence that Monica Ali is one of
the most gifted voices of her generation.
General
| Imprint: |
Simon & Schuster
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
April 2016 |
| First published: |
June 2007 |
| Authors: |
Monica Ali
|
| Dimensions: |
203 x 169 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
240 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-7432-9304-4 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Special features >
Short stories
|
| LSN: |
0-7432-9304-5 |
| Barcode: |
9780743293044 |
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