Ondaatje, Michael
The Cat's Table
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099554424
- author:
- Ondaatje, Michael
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Cat's Table by Michael Ondaatje is a beautifully crafted novel about an eleven-year-old boy's journey from Ceylon to England in the 1950s. On board a huge liner, he finds himself at the lowly 'cat's table', surrounded by a ragtag group of adults and two other boys, with whom he shares adventures that will haunt him forever. As the ship crosses the Indian Ocean, the boys' lives become intertwined with a mysterious prisoner, whose crime and fate remain shrouded in secrecy. This enigmatic presence weaves its way through their experiences, leaving an indelible mark on their young lives. A poignant coming-of-age story, The Cat's Table is a stunningly beautiful tale of discovery, friendship, and the power of human connection.
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