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Our Fathers

by Andrew O'Hagan
RM33.29 MYR
Our Fathers
Our Fathers

Generational saga of ideals, disillusionment, and redemption.

"Our Fathers" by Andrew O'Hagan would resonate with you if you're drawn to the complex weave of family legacies against a backdrop of societal change. It's not just a narrative; it's a deep dive into the Scottish psyche, the clash between old and new, and the personal introspection that comes with caring for a dying relative with a storied past. This book wraps you in the poignancy of reflecting on both personal and national identity, with prose that's as mesmerizing as the land of Scotland itself.

  • Booker Prize Nominee (1999)
  • Winifred Holtby Memorial Prize (1999)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee for Shortlist (2001)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Our Fathers

by Andrew O'Hagan
RM33.29 MYR
ISBN: 9780571233885
Authors: Andrew O'Hagan
Publisher: Faber and Faber Ltd.
Date of Publication: 2006-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Contemporary
Related Topics: Feminism, Race, Classics, Asian Literature, Philosophy, Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.59
(rated by 558 readers)

Description

Hugh Bawn, a modern hero and visionary urban planner, lies dying in one of his own failed buildings as his grandson Jamie comes home to watch over him. Jamie reflects on their family's past, filled with pride, delusion, nationality, Catholic faith, and the end of political idealism. Our Fathers is a poignant and powerful novel that explores three generations' search for Utopia.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Generational saga of ideals, disillusionment, and redemption.

"Our Fathers" by Andrew O'Hagan would resonate with you if you're drawn to the complex weave of family legacies against a backdrop of societal change. It's not just a narrative; it's a deep dive into the Scottish psyche, the clash between old and new, and the personal introspection that comes with caring for a dying relative with a storied past. This book wraps you in the poignancy of reflecting on both personal and national identity, with prose that's as mesmerizing as the land of Scotland itself.

  • Booker Prize Nominee (1999)
  • Winifred Holtby Memorial Prize (1999)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee for Shortlist (2001)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.