Jufresa, Laia

Umami

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ISBN 13:
9781780748924
author:
Jufresa, Laia
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
ONEWorld Publications
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 2.1 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 6 working days
£10.00

Description

A captivating portrait of contemporary Mexico, cut through with wit and sensitivity, 'Umami' is a wonderfully surprising novel. It tells the story of life in an inner city courtyard, where secrets seep out and questions emerge as five neighbours delve into their past. The story begins with a drowning, which sets off a chain reaction of grief, childlessness, illness and displacement among the characters. As they share their stories, Ana's decision to plant a vegetable garden becomes a catalyst for them to confront their pasts. The result is a darkly comic portrait of Mexico, both whimsical and heart-wrenching. Through five voices, 'Umami' unpicks the complexities of life in this urban environment, revealing missed encounters, opportunities, people and those left behind. A compassionate and inventive novel that deftly explores the human experience.

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