The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
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Dominican family's journey told with dazzling energy
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao tells a powerful story of a Dominican family's journey from the Dominican Republic to the US and back, through the eyes of the titular character and his family members. The book deals with themes of identity, love, sacrifice, and the immigrant experience, all told with Diaz's trademark writing style that is both energetic and insightful. Recommended for readers who enjoy complex, character-driven stories that explore issues of cultural identity and heritage.
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (2008)
- Anisfield-Wolf Book Award (2008)
- Massachusetts Book Award for Fiction (2008)
- Los Angeles Times Book Prize Nominee for Fiction (2007)
- Dayton Literary Peace Prize for Fiction (2008)
- National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction (2007)
- Hurston/Wright Legacy Award for Fiction (2008)
- The Rooster -- The Morning News Tournament of Books (2008)
- The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize (2007)
- Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2009)
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
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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.
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Dominican family's journey told with dazzling energy
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao tells a powerful story of a Dominican family's journey from the Dominican Republic to the US and back, through the eyes of the titular character and his family members. The book deals with themes of identity, love, sacrifice, and the immigrant experience, all told with Diaz's trademark writing style that is both energetic and insightful. Recommended for readers who enjoy complex, character-driven stories that explore issues of cultural identity and heritage.
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (2008)
- Anisfield-Wolf Book Award (2008)
- Massachusetts Book Award for Fiction (2008)
- Los Angeles Times Book Prize Nominee for Fiction (2007)
- Dayton Literary Peace Prize for Fiction (2008)
- National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction (2007)
- Hurston/Wright Legacy Award for Fiction (2008)
- The Rooster -- The Morning News Tournament of Books (2008)
- The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize (2007)
- Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2009)
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