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The Mystic Masseur

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Genre:Literature
Language: English
Published: October 12, 2001
Edition:9th
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ISBN13:9780330487047
ISBN10:0330487043
Pages:208
Dimensions:5.12 x 7.76 x 0.59 inches
Weight:232 g

About the Book

"The Mystic Masseur" tells the story of Ganesh, who at the beginning of the novel is a struggling masseur at a time when, as the narrator puts it, 'masseurs were ten a penny in Trinidad'. From failed primary school teacher and masseur to author, revered mystic and MBE, his is a journey memorable for its hilarious and bewildering success. Naipaul's clarity of style, humorous touch and powerful characterisation are all in evidence in this, his first book. Funny, touching and perceptive, this novel is a wonderful introduction for readers new to Naipaul's writing.