Tan, Amy
Saving Fish From Drowning
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007216161
- author:
- Tan, Amy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 3 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Amy Tan's 'Saving Fish from Drowning' is a gripping morality tale set in the heart of Burma. On an ill-fated art expedition, eleven Americans embark on a Christmas morning tour that takes a disastrous turn, leaving them stranded deep in the jungle. As they navigate the treacherous terrain and encounter a tribe awaiting their return, the group discovers a complex web of fate, curses, and human error. With its unique blend of Buddhist illusions, magical tricks, and light comedy, 'Saving Fish from Drowning' expertly balances tone and tension to create a suspenseful mystery that explores the consequences of intentions - both good and bad. Through Tan's signature characters and historical complexity, this novel delves into significant contemporary themes, revealing the shared responsibility individuals must accept for the actions of others.
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