Em and the Big Hoom by Jerry Pinto
Set in Bombay during theast decades of the twentieth century, Em and The Big Hoom tells the compelling story of the Mendeses mother, father, daughter and son. Between Em, the beedi smoking, hyperactive mother, driven frequently to hospital by her mania and failed suicide attempts and the Big Hoom, the rock solid, dependable father, trying to hold things together as best he can, they are an extraordinary family. Winner of 'The Hindu'iterary Prize 2012
Pinto, Jerry: - Jerry Pinto is the author of the novels Murder in Mahim (2017) and Em and the Big Hoom (2012; winner of the Hindu Prize and the Crossword Book Award), and the non-fiction book Helen: The Life and Times of an H-Bomb (2006; winner of the National Award for the Best Book on Cinema). His children's books include A Bear for Felicia, Monster Garden, When Crows Are White and Postcards from Bombay. In 2016, Jerry Pinto was awarded the Windham-Campbell Prize and the Sahitya Akademi Award.
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| ISBN 13 | 9789382277316 |
| ISBN 10 | 9382277315 |
| Title | Em and the Big Hoom |
| Author | Jerry Pinto |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Aleph Book Company |
| Year published | 2013-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 248 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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