Warlight
(Author) Michael OndaatjeJust after World War II, 14-year-old Nathaniel and his older sister Rachel stay behind in London when their parents move to Singapore, leaving them in the care of a mysterious figure named The Moth. They suspect he might be a criminal, and they grow both more convinced and less concerned as they come to know his eccentric crew of friends: men and women joined by a shared history of unspecified service during the war, all of whom seem, in some way, determined now to protect, and educate (in rather unusual ways) Rachel and Nathaniel. But are they really what and who they claim to be? And what does it mean when the siblings' mother returns after months of silence without their father, explaining nothing, excusing nothing? A dozen years later, Nathaniel begins to uncover all that he didn't know and understand in that time.
Michael Ondaatje
Michael Ondaatje is a Sri Lankan-born Canadian novelist and poet known for his lyrical prose and evocative storytelling. His most notable works include "The English Patient," which won the Booker Prize and was adapted into an Academy Award-winning film, and "In the Skin of a Lion." Ondaatje is celebrated for his innovative narrative techniques, blending historical fiction with elements of poetry and memoir. His work often explores themes of identity, memory, and the impact of war on individuals. Ondaatje's contributions to literature have had a significant influence on the postmodern novel genre, inspiring a new generation of writers to experiment with form and style.
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The English Patient
Winner of the Golden Man Booker Prize
