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The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

Author: Junot Diaz
SKU: 9780571239733

Kshs 1,200.00

A ghetto nerd living with his Dominican family in New Jersey, Oscar’s sweet but disastrously overweight. He dreams of becoming the next J. R.

R. Tolkien and he keeps falling hopelessly in love. With dazzling energy and insight Diaz immerses us in the tumultuous lives of Oscar; his runaway sister Lola; their beautiful mother Belicia; and in the family’s uproarious journey from the Dominican Republic to the US and back.

‘The Best Novel of the 21st Century to Date’ – BBC Culture.

  • Classifications: Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
  • Readership:General (US: Trade)
  • Format: Paperback softback 352 pages

ISBN : 9780571239733

Published : 5 Feb 2009

Author : Junot Diaz

Main Material : Paperback softback

Publisher : Faber & Faber

Size : 200 x 129 x 23 (mm)

Weight : 284g

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