John Dollar A Novel
John Dollar A Novel by Marianne Wiggins is a work published by Harper & Row in 1990, featuring 214 pages in English. This novel explores the harrowing experiences of a British schoolteacher and her pupils in Burma during 1918, set against the backdrop of natural disasters such as earthquakes and tidal waves. The narrative delves into themes of death and survival, presenting a vivid portrayal of the challenges faced by the characters in a tumultuous environment.
Readers will find a gripping account of resilience and human struggle as the story unfolds on the “Island of Our Outlawed Dreams.” The novel’s focus on the interactions between the schoolteacher, her students, and the enigmatic John Dollar provides a rich exploration of their lives amidst chaos. This edition invites readers to engage with the complex dynamics of survival and the impact of catastrophic events on individuals and communities.
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The spellbinding bestseller that received overwhelming media attention and critical acclaim, now in paperback. The wife of author Salman Rushdie, Wiggins has written a shocking, absolutely riveting novel of earthquakes, tidal waves, death, and survival on the “Island of Our Outlawed Dreams”, which chronicles the struggles of a British schoolteacher, her pupils, and John Dollar in Burma in 1918.
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