The Japanese Lover by Rani Manicka
A breathtaking novel set in Malaya propelled by the superb storytelling instinct of the author of the award-winning THE RICE MOTHER.
Vivid, complex and full of colour, it's a fabulous read* Choice *
This unconventional love story is told with great imagination and will transport you to an exotic past bursting with fascinating characters. * She *
A seductive tale of forbidden love * Stylist *
Underlying this Malayan family saga is Rani Manicka's rich prose that brings to life a beautiful house by the sea and the mysterious jungle surrounding it . . . The Rice Mother earned critical respect as should The Japanese Lover. * The Age (Australia) *
There is much to enjoy in this book with its exotic setting and its absorbing story . . . the area in which this book shines is its wisdom about the nature of love and transformation . . . rich and satisfying. * Courier Mail (Australia) *
Best for hopeless romantics . . . the lush storytelling means you can feel Ceylon dirt under your bare feet. Draws you in and breathes you out. * Grazia (Australia) *
Rich in vivid tropical settings. * Good Reading (Australia) *
This unconventional love story is told with great imagination and will transport you to an exotic past bursting with fascinating characters. * She *
A seductive tale of forbidden love * Stylist *
Underlying this Malayan family saga is Rani Manicka's rich prose that brings to life a beautiful house by the sea and the mysterious jungle surrounding it . . . The Rice Mother earned critical respect as should The Japanese Lover. * The Age (Australia) *
There is much to enjoy in this book with its exotic setting and its absorbing story . . . the area in which this book shines is its wisdom about the nature of love and transformation . . . rich and satisfying. * Courier Mail (Australia) *
Best for hopeless romantics . . . the lush storytelling means you can feel Ceylon dirt under your bare feet. Draws you in and breathes you out. * Grazia (Australia) *
Rich in vivid tropical settings. * Good Reading (Australia) *
Rani Manicka was born and educated in Malaysia. An economics graduate, she now divides her time between Malaysia and the UK. Her first novel, THE RICE MOTHER, won the South East Asia and South Pacific Region 2003 Commonwealth Writers' Prize, has been translated into 22 languages, and gained international acclaim.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781444700329 |
| ISBN 10 | 1444700324 |
| Title | The Japanese Lover |
| Author | Rani Manicka |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2010-09-02 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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