The Rebel and the Thief - A Novel
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| Verlag | Other Press |
| Auflage | 2022 |
| Seiten | 320 |
| Format | 13,6 x 2,4 x 20,5 cm |
| Gewicht | 381 g |
| Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
| EAN | 9781635423044 |
| Bestell-Nr | 63542304UA |
From the internationally bestselling author of The Art of Hearing Heartbeats, a moving tale of forbidden love and extraordinary courage in the face of disaster.
Eighteen-year-old Niri and his family live a modest but secure life working in the villa of the wealthy Benzes. But when the pandemic comes, they are all let go, and left staring into the abyss of abject poverty. As their situation grows increasingly desperate, the once rule-abiding monastery student decides he won t wait at the mercy of a corrupt, indifferent government, and rebels against his father s resigned acceptance.
Sneaking through the locked-down city at night, past the military patrols, Niri returns to the villa to take what his family needs to survive. Waiting for him there is his childhood friend and the Benzes daughter Mary, who has a bigger plan that will change their lives forever.
A universal story of love across social classes, The Rebel and the Thief poignantly shows how advers ity can teach us what matters most: courage to resist, will to change, and unconditional trust in each other.
Rezension:
In The Rebel and the Thief, Sendker s lush storytelling captures courage and sacrifice against the greatest of odds as Niri and Mary, young lovers from different worlds, embark on a journey of selflessness and survival. This modern-day Robin Hood story captivates the most thoughtful readers, reminding us that hope is not lost and there is always good in the world. Rochelle B. Weinstein, bestselling author of When We Let Go
Praise for The Art of Hearing Heartbeats:
A lush tale of romance and family set in mid-twentieth-century Burma...beautiful...bound to enchant readers. Booklist
Magical...It's stories like The Art of Hearing Heartbeats that show how our very existence is important...What a gift that is. Huffington Post
Brilliant...Sendker's novel proves to be a love story of the most masterful variety...Coupled with an unusual glimpse into the Burma of the 1950s and today, readers will delight in the emotional power of Sendker's storytelling. Shelf Awareness
No matter what I even attempt to say, I can't possibly capture the absolute magic of this book. Like a spell, it haunts. Like love, it's going to endure. Caroline Leavitt, New York Times bestselling author of Pictures of You
