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The Book of Ifs and Buts by Rabindranath Maharaj is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Book of Ifs and Buts about?

“For so long I imagined I was making some long journey which would make sense when I had reached the end, but now I realize there are no journeys, just imprints in other people’s dusty footsteps.” — from Journey of Angels Recognized for his first collection of short fiction, The Interloper , with a nomination for the Commonwealth Writers Prize for Best First Book, Rabindranath Maharaj displays that distinct talent again in The Book of Ifs and Buts . Part of our new Vintage Tales series, these stories tell the experience of immigrants as they take up new lives, often alone, in strange lands. With passion and a discreet comic sensibility, Maharaj brings poignancy and enduring beauty to lives that prosper, suffer, endure heartbreak and realize dreams.

Who reads The Book of Ifs and Buts?

It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.

Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.

Author
Rabindranath Maharaj
Publisher
Knopf Canada
Published
2010
Language
EN
ISBN
9780307369963
Category
work of fiction
Subjects
Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Stories

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