Buddha Da - Softcover

Donovan, Anne

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2,186 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847673457 ISBN 13: 9781847673459

Publisher: Canongate Books, 2009

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In her hugely acclaimed debut Anne Donovan tells an endearing, humorous yet unsentimental story of a working-class Glaswegian man who discovers Buddhism, rejects old habits and seeks a life more meaningful, only to alienate his immediate family in the process.

Moving seamlessly between three family members, Donovan's clear-eyed, richly expressive prose sings off the page. Each character's voice has its own subtle rhythm and the conclusion is a poignant mixture of hope and lingering reservations. Buddha Da is a delight from one of Britain's best writers.

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Review:

"An enchanting novel in which ordinary lives are illuminated with extraordinary charm." (Daily Telegraph)

"Buddha Da reads like a Scottish Roddy Doyle, dealing with potentially heavy issues with an addictive blend of pathos and humour." (Observer)

"A beauty...the book had me engrossed to the end." (Sunday Telegraph)

"Her deliciously corkscrewed tale flows with the sap of everyday life." (Sunday Times)

"Anne Donovan is outstanding." (Melvyn Bragg)

"Quirky and endearing. Don't wait until your next life too read it." (Sunday Herald)

"A delightfully deadpan look at what happens when one family member decides that he's unlocked the secrets of the universe." (Independent)

"An engaging account . . . Buddha Da recalls the early stories of Roddy Doyle . . . it has just enough humour to make the family compelling, and some delicate touches of insight - usually from Anne-Marie - that raise it above a suburban comedy." (Katy Guest Independent 2009-03-20)

Book Description:

Anne Donovan's Orange Prize shortlisted bestselling debut novel

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