Buddha Da

Buddha Da

by Anne Donovan (Author)

Synopsis

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 Britian's best writers.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
Edition: Main
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd
Published: 02 Jan 2003

ISBN 10: 1841953385
ISBN 13: 9781841953380
Book Overview: Anne Donovan won the 1997 Macallan/Scotland on Sunday Short Story Competition and was a Canongate Prize-winner in 2000.

Media Reviews
All Donovan's characters are likable and convincing, and her light touch allows her to tackle serious matters without getting too heavy.
Author Bio
Winner of the 1997 Macallan/Scotland on Sunday short story competition and a Canongate Prize winner in 2000, ANNE DONOVAN's stories have been widely anthologised and broadcast on radio. Hieroglyphics, her first collection of short stories, was published in 2001 by Canongate. She lives in Glasgow.