Lindsey Collen
Author of The Rape of Sita
About the Author
Works by Lindsey Collen
Associated Works
Opening Spaces: An Anthology of Contemporary African Women's Writing (1999) — Contributor — 32 copies
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Common Knowledge
- Birthdate
- 1948
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- South Africa (birth)
Mauritius - Places of residence
- South Africa (birth)
Mauritius - Agent
- Victoria Hobbs (AM Heath & Co. Ltd.)
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Statistics
- Works
- 6
- Also by
- 3
- Members
- 114
- Popularity
- #171,985
- Rating
- 3.4
- Reviews
- 5
- ISBNs
- 20
- Languages
- 3
Krish Burton feels smothered by his mother. He feels a great deal of anger and hostility toward his overbearing parents. Unable to separate the Indian culture from the obsessiveness of his parents, he longs to break free.
Early in the story we realize that Krish is grieving the loss of his beloved brother and he has no where to express his feelings. Resentful that his parents continue to call him "BOY" instead of his name, he stews.
Failing his exams is a turning point in his life wherein things come crashing down.
When his mother sets him on a trip to visit his Uncle and bring home a "package", soon Krish realizes the package contains drugs.
This is a coming of age tale that fell flat for me.
Not recommended.… (more)