by V.S.Naipaul (Author)
The Mystic Masseur tells the story of Ganesh, who at the beginning of the novel is a struggling masseur at a time when, as the narrator puts it, 'masseurs were ten a penny in Trinidad'. From failed primary school teacher and masseur to author, revered mystic and MBE, his is a journey memorable for its hilarious and bewildering success.
Naipaul's clarity of style, humorous touch and powerful characterisation are all in evidence in this, his first book. Funny, touching and perceptive, this novel is a wonderful introduction for readers new to Naipaul's writing.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
Edition: Main Market
Publisher: Picador
Published: 12 Oct 2001
ISBN 10: 0330487043
ISBN 13: 9780330487047
Book Overview: The author has been awarded the Booker Prize, the John Llwewelyn Rhys Memorial Prize, the Hawthorneden Prize, the WH Smith award and the David Cohen British Literature award.