In a rare and unforgettable work, Roma Tearne captures both the fragility and the endurance of love. The story unfolds in a beguiling landscape as Tearne presents us with the turmoil of the Sri Lankan civil war, told unusually from a woman's point of view. Mosquito. Roma Tearne 4/5(7). Read "Mosquito" by Roma Tearne available from Rakuten Kobo. A lyrical and profoundly moving story of love, loss and civil war, set in Sri Lanka, London and Venice. When author Theo Brand: Harpercollins Publishers. Mosquito is a powerfully written, literary work which brings to life a horrific period in the modern history of Sri Lanka. It is also a tale of triumph over unimaginable tragedy and brutality. After wealthy author, Theo Samarajeeva's wife is killed by a mugger on a dark, London street, he returns to his native Sri Lanka to try to find peace and inspiration in that lushly beautiful but dangerous country/5(71).
Tan Twan Eng's debut novel is The Gift of Rain, set in Malaysia. Mosquito by Roma Tearne is set in Sri Lanka. Though they may seem exotic, the books carry us with deep familiarity into war and the. Mosquito. by Roma Tearne. X. Critics' Opinion: Readers' rating: Not Yet Rated. Published in USA Jul pages Genre: Novels Publication Information. Rate this book. Write a Review. Buy This Book. Be the first to review this book! Reader Review. Tearne's painterly approach to narrative renders visible the memory of love, the sensations of hope, and the heart-wrenching brutality of a war-torn nation. Mosquito depicts the Sri Lankan landscape just as beautifully as it explores its characters' emotional pain and sense of longing.
In a rare and unforgettable work, Roma Tearne captures both the fragility and the endurance of love. The story unfolds in a beguiling landscape as Tearne presents us with the turmoil of the Sri Lankan civil war, told unusually from a woman's point of view. Theo is held captive and stripped of everything he once held dear. Nulani is forced into exile. As the years pass, and the poison of war spreads across this paradise, will their love be lost forever? By turns heartbreaking and uplifting, Mosquito is a first novel of remarkable beauty and compelling power. Mosquito ebook By Roma Tearne. Read a Sample. Sign up to save your library. With an OverDrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for at-a-glance.
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