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Homework, an exquisite first novel by this remarkable 22-year-old writer, tells the story of Mina Pereira, born with antennae on top of her head which reflect all she feels, standing straight up with excitement, or drooping with humiliation. With a touch of magical realism, the author paints a lush portrait of Mina's childhood. Mina Pereira longs for a conventional childhood, but it's no wonder-- with the barometric protrusions wired to her brain--she feels a bit like the outsider. What's worse is her overwhelmingly precocious sister, Deepa (she's read all of Dostoevsky by the time she is eight years old), and her younger sister, Shanti, normal beyond reproach. Mina's mother, whose recent illness leaves her barren and literally roosting in trees, doesn't help matters. Mina worries for her mom's well being and while she seeks ways to give her solace, only ends up disappointing her. Mina's father, a revolutionary at heart, manages to pass along heroic advice, even if it does preclude Mina from joining the club of girl scouts. Still, he and Mina share a special bond, although as his wife becomes less and less sane, he retreats from the family, spending more and more of his time in the basement, tinkering. As madness takes hold of Mina's family, the house they live in falls further and further into disrepair until Dad tinkers one time too many with disastrous results. Through all of Mina's experiences, she comes to an understanding about love and family-with not a little heartache, but with maturity and clarity and ultimately, a deep humanity. Homework is poignant, enchanting and beautifully told.

About the Author :
Suneeta Peres da Costa was born and lives in Sydney, Australia, where she has had success as a playwright. She is a Fulbright Scholar. Homework is her first novel.

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"[A] deeply affecting debut...the novel's greatest triumph is Mina: highly articulate but never false to her adolescent origins, this spirited author will draw readers in with her humor and good heart." --Booklist "Very good...an endearing novel" --Cleveland Plain Dealer "Unconventional wit, energy and depth of feeling" --Publishers Weekly "[A] funny, touching and remarkable first novel...Peres da Costa has given us a haunting and magical vision of childhood." --Austin Chronicle "A masterly first novel...a captivating read...what glorious future holds for this gifted writer? Homework is a stunning read that you won't want to put down until the last page." --Occasions


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781582340609
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
  • Publisher Imprint: Bloomsbury USA
  • Height: 243 mm
  • No of Pages: 272
  • Spine Width: 28 mm
  • Width: 164 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1582340609
  • Publisher Date: 18 Sep 1999
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 562 gr


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