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Rohinton Mistry is arguably Canada’s most beloved and popular writer. His fiction has won prestigious prizes in Canada and around the world. The Oprah’s Book Club selection of his novel A Fine Balance increased Mistry’s already large audience in North America, and in Canada alone to more than a quarter of a million readers. He is working on a new novel, as yet unscheduled, but this delicious little book will be savoured by Mistry’s hungry and devoted fans. The Scream is a single story by Rohinton Mistry, to date his shortest book! And what a gem it is.
Set in a Bombay apartment, The Scream is narrated by a man at the end of his life, who is angry at the predicament of old age, at his isolation from his family and from a world that no longer understands him. He rails and raves in ways that are both hilarious and moving, and which touch us with recognition.
Printed originally in a limited edition of 150 copies that was sold exclusively by World Literacy of Canada as a fundraiser for their organization, The Scream was exquisitely produced and featured original artwork by the celebrated Canadian artist Tony Urquhart. This is the first trade edition of this treasure, which will retain beautiful production values as well as all of Tony Urquhart’s colourful, dynamic artwork, which was inspired by the story.
This gorgeous little book is a must-have for all of Rohinton Mistry’s fans, for their own shelves as a collector’s item and as the perfect gift.
Set in a Bombay apartment, The Scream is narrated by a man at the end of his life, who is angry at the predicament of old age, at his isolation from his family and from a world that no longer understands him. He rails and raves in ways that are both hilarious and moving, and which touch us with recognition.
Printed originally in a limited edition of 150 copies that was sold exclusively by World Literacy of Canada as a fundraiser for their organization, The Scream was exquisitely produced and featured original artwork by the celebrated Canadian artist Tony Urquhart. This is the first trade edition of this treasure, which will retain beautiful production values as well as all of Tony Urquhart’s colourful, dynamic artwork, which was inspired by the story.
This gorgeous little book is a must-have for all of Rohinton Mistry’s fans, for their own shelves as a collector’s item and as the perfect gift.
About the Author
Praise for Rohinton Mistry:
“[Mistry is] a giant among writers. . . .” — Chicago Tribune
“He is blessed by talent as natural as breathing. . . .” — Maclean’s
“Mistry ought to be considered simply one of the best writers, Indian or otherwise, now alive.” — Atlantic Monthly
“[Mistry is] a giant among writers. . . .” — Chicago Tribune
“He is blessed by talent as natural as breathing. . . .” — Maclean’s
“Mistry ought to be considered simply one of the best writers, Indian or otherwise, now alive.” — Atlantic Monthly
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Life of a Dying Man,
By Ian Gordon Malcomson (Victoria, BC) - See all my reviews (HALL OF FAME) (TOP 10 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: The Scream (Hardcover)
From Rohiton Mistry, Indo-Canadian author of 'Family Matters" and "Fine Balance", comes this little gem of a story that describes the thoughts and observations of an old man coming to grips with his surroundings while in the throes of death. In the abject loneliness of his room, at the home of his children, he suddenly becomes conscious of a world outside his room that is full of discordant and unpleasant sounds coming from people who don't care about anybody but themselves. Everybody is caught up in his or her own little living world and has left him to die alone, or so they think. It is this space that the old man realizes the freedom that comes from dying in such a detached fashion. He can read late into the night, urinate out the window, and heap contempt on his callous and hypocritical family members for abandoning him. From the solitude of his room, he gets to hear a cacophony of unflattering sounds of humans suffering all around him in their own private little existences. There are screams coming from a street fight, flatulence from upset bowels, snoring from clogged nostrils, and belching from gassy food that amuse and console the old man to no end. Mistry has created an intelligent being who, with approaching death, ironically understands more about the vulnerability of life than thoses who are supposed to be alive and healthy. It would seem that only those who are descending into death have the time and insight to appreciate how truly alien and indifferent living is to dying. This short book is well worth the read for its satire of Indian culture and its curious artwork.
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An excellent very short story,
By Luc Andre Mandeville (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Scream (Hardcover)
The previous four (great) books by Rohinton Mistry have established him as a prominent Canadian author. And for those who have read these, it is certainly worth adding this 30-page short story chapbook to your collection. And although this story is as profound as it is short, the novels are, of course, more engaging.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Canadian collabaration,
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This review is from: The Scream (Hardcover)
This is a great read.The art work was beautiful and this is a definite read. Sadly it was a short book and I was left wanting more. Must read for all!!
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