The Gift of Rain: A Novel by Tan Twan Eng (English) Paperback Book
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The Gift of Rain: A Novel by Tan Twan Eng (English) Paperback Book. The Gift of Rain by Tan Twan Eng. Sixteen-year-old Philip Hutton is a loner. The enigmatic Endo is bound by disciplines of his own and when the Japanese invade Malaya, threatening to destroy Philip's family and everything he loves, he realises that his trusted sensei - to whom he owes absolute loyalty - has been harbouring a devastating secret. The Gift of Rain by Tan Twan Eng Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description LONGLISTED FOR THE 2007 MAN BOOKER PRIZEPenang, 1939. Sixteen-year-old Philip Hutton is a loner. Half English, half Chinese and feeling neither, he discovers a sense of belonging in an unexpected friendship with Hayato Endo, a Japanese diplomat. Philip shows his new friend around his adored island of Penang, and in return Endo trains him in the art and discipline of such knowledge comes at a terrible price. The enigmatic Endo is bound by disciplines of his own and when the Japanese invade Malaya, threatening to destroy Philip's family and everything he loves, he realises that his trusted sensei - to whom he owes absolute loyalty - has been harbouring a devastating secret. Philip must risk everything in an attempt to save those he has placed in mortal danger and discover who and what he really masterful and gorgeous narrative, replete with exotic and captivating images, sounds and aromas - of rain swept beaches, magical mountain temples, pungent spice warehouses, opulent colonial ballrooms and fetid and forbidding rainforests - Tan Twan Eng weaves a haunting and unforgettable story of betrayal, barbaric cruelty, steadfast courage and enduring love.'I'm glad to have come across this poignant novel of betrayal and duty. There are familiar elements - coming of age, the tragedy of war - but its setting, its character, its themes, and how these play off one another are highly original ... A masterful achievement.'-The Age'Glorious ... W hat it reveals about the human capacity for acceptance and grace, even under the most trying conditions, transcends time and circumstance ... Rain is a gift indeed, as robustly absorbing as it is achingly poignant.'-USA Today'An engrossing read, a hugely enjoyable emotional voyage ... A very fine exploration of the making of South East Asia from its Second World War traumas to the present. Warmly recommended.'-Professor John McRae, author of The Routledge Guide to Modern Writing Details ISBN 1921372346 ISBN-13 9781921372346 Title The Gift of Rain Author Tan Twan Eng Format Paperback Year 2008 Pages 448 Edition 1st Publisher Scribe Publications GEItemID:14046843; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
