Satirical journey into spirituality and cultural misunderstandings.
"Saving Fish from Drowning" walks a tightrope between the mystical and the satirical, making it a captivating read for those who fancy humor with a hint of poignancy. Amy Tan paints a vivid picture of a misadventure in Myanmar, narrated by a ghost, which allows for both biting critique and an exploration of deeper existential themes. If you're game for a novel that juggles cultural commentary with the absurdity of human folly, you might find this book a curious addition to your collection.
ISBN: 9780399153013
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM191.75 MYR
Authors:
Amy Tan
Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons
Date of Publication: 2005-10-18
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.46
(rated by 31842 readers)
Description
A provocative new novel from the bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club and The Bonesetter's Daughter. On an ill-fated art expedition into the southern Shan state of Burma, eleven Americans leave their Floating Island Resort for a Christmas-morning tour-and disappear. Through twists of fate, curses, and just plain human error, they find themselves deep in the jungle, where they encounter a tribe awaiting the return of the leader and the mythical book of wisdom that will protect them from the ravages and destruction of the Myanmar military regime. Saving Fish from Drowning seduces the reader with a fagade of Buddhist illusions, magician's tricks, and light comedy, even as the absurd and picaresque spiral into a gripping morality tale about the consequences of intentions-both good and bad-and about the shared responsibility that individuals must accept for the actions of others.
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