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Synopsis
Two brothers and a sister are sold into slavery. This novel tells the story of the various stages of their diasporan lives. In different countries, continents and centuries they try to survive the lives which the accident of their birth has bestowed upon them.
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Review
"A compassionate, forceful and profoundly moving revelation" (Scotland on Sunday)
"[T]here are gems of impassioned writing quilted within this ambitious cross-cultural novel of loss and reconciliation" (Sunday Times)
"Epic and frequently astonishing" (The Times)
"Crossing the River is dense with event and ingeniously structured. It requires concentration and is worth it" (Independent)
"An ambitious exploration of oppression, loss and reconciliation that employs a collage of styles and ranges across continents and centuries" (Nicci Gerrard Observer)
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A Booker shortlisted novel by one of the finest writers of his generation
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Crossing the River
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 1993
ISBN 10: 0747514976
ISBN 13: 9780747514978
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Two brothers and a sister are sold into slavery. This novel tells the story of the various stages of their diasporan lives. In different countries, continents and centuries they try to survive the lives which the accident of their birth has bestowed upon them. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR003074321
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