Items related to A Son of the Circus
Twenty years after he had been the examining physician of two victims of a transsexual serial killer, Dr. Farrokh Daruwalla leaves Toronto to return to his native Bombay and comes face to face with his own past and the murderer. 250,000 first printing. Tour.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
"Daruwalla is another iconic Irving figure... Irving handles this incarnadine combination of farce and horror with high speed skill, creating a compulsively readable book" (Guardian)
"[Irving] is at the peak of his powers... he plunges the reader into one sensual or grotesque scene after another with cheerful vigour and a madcap tenderness for life... entertainment on a grand scale" (Economist)
"More plot twists than the Ramayana and a cast of characters that includes dwarves, prostitutes, movie stars, tranvestites and at least one serial killer" (Daily Telegraph)
"Irving has given us that treat of treats, a wide-ranging fiction of massive design and length that encapsulates our world with intelligence and sugars the pill with wit" (Mail on Sunday)
"Daruwalla's quest for the truth is what sustains this book... a writer with the courage to follow this difficult journey while also exploring issues of poverty, racism and disease in a novel so full of humour is a writer to be treasured" (The Times)
Book Description:
"[Irving] is at the peak of his powers... he plunges the reader into one sensual or grotesque scene after another with cheerful vigour and a madcap tenderness for life... entertainment on a grand scale" (Economist)
"More plot twists than the Ramayana and a cast of characters that includes dwarves, prostitutes, movie stars, tranvestites and at least one serial killer" (Daily Telegraph)
"Irving has given us that treat of treats, a wide-ranging fiction of massive design and length that encapsulates our world with intelligence and sugars the pill with wit" (Mail on Sunday)
"Daruwalla's quest for the truth is what sustains this book... a writer with the courage to follow this difficult journey while also exploring issues of poverty, racism and disease in a novel so full of humour is a writer to be treasured" (The Times)
A masterpiece from one of the great contemporary American writers.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherRandom House Inc
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0679434968
- ISBN 13 9780679434962
- BindingLibrary Binding
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
A Son of the Circus
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition. Seller Inventory # bk0679434968xvz189zvxnew
Buy New
£ 16.50
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Son of the Circus
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Seller Inventory # 353-0679434968-new
Buy New
£ 16.50
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Son of the Circus
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Library Binding. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 0679434968-11-25862959
Buy New
£ 16.53
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Son of the Circus
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Library Binding. Condition: New. Dust jacket in mylar protective. Seller Inventory # A16-424y
Buy New
£ 16.46
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Son of the Circus
Published by
Random House
(1994)
ISBN 10: 0679434968
ISBN 13: 9780679434962
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0679434968
Buy New
£ 18.21
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Son of the Circus
Published by
Random House Inc, Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.
(1994)
ISBN 10: 0679434968
ISBN 13: 9780679434962
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 3
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. First Edition (1st printing). This is a New and Unread copy of the first edition (1st printing)l. Seller Inventory # 028040
Buy New
£ 18.12
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Son of the Circus
Published by
Random House
(1994)
ISBN 10: 0679434968
ISBN 13: 9780679434962
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think0679434968
Buy New
£ 22.06
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Son of the Circus
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # FrontCover0679434968
Buy New
£ 24.86
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Son of the Circus
Published by
Random House, New York
(1994)
ISBN 10: 0679434968
ISBN 13: 9780679434962
New
Hardcover
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. First Edition stated, First Printing with correct number line sequence, no writing, marks, underlining, or bookplates. No remainder marks. Spine is tight and crisp. Boards are flat and true and the corners are square. Dust jacket is not price-clipped. This collectible, " NEW" condition first edition/first printing copy is protected with a polyester archival dust jacket cover. Irving's eighth novel. Beautiful collectible copy. Unread. Pristine. GIFT QUALITY. Seller Inventory # 007843
Buy New
£ 32.90
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Son of the Circus
Published by
Random House
(1994)
ISBN 10: 0679434968
ISBN 13: 9780679434962
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Buy for Great customer experience. Seller Inventory # GoldenDragon0679434968
Buy New
£ 43.05
Convert currency