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The Enigma of Arrival

By: V. S. Naipaul
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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The story of a writer's singular journey - from one place to another, from the British colony of Trinidad to the ancient countryside of England, and from one state of mind to another - is perhaps Naipaul's most autobiographical work. Yet it is also woven through with remarkable invention to make it a rich and complex novel.

©2018 V. S. Naipaul (P)2018 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Biographical Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction South Asian Creators World Literature Biography
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I loved this book. Reminded me of E M Forster and his magnificent skills in writing of the society he analyzed and described. A great internal journey.

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i can relate to naipaul's story of being 'thrown' into new world and feeling inferior and putting up psychological crutches to cope. He really is very perceptive and has a strong grasp of the english language. it is worth listening too and re reading a few times as it can be very dense in parts. The key takeaway is every one has problems coping in a strange land and that everyone deserves to be given a new start.
Sorry that he has passed away.

indepth psychological analysis of a writer

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Thus was was beautiful heartwarming story. I enjoyed his journey through his life. was quite and exciting life he lead. The narration was one of the best to listen to. if you have time to listen as only available untill 18th .

Beautiful heartwarming.

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