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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- “book is in very good condition”
- ISBN
- 9780399153013
- Book Title
- Saving Fish from Drowning
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 9.2 in
- Publication Year
- 2005
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.6 in
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- Thrillers / Suspense, Literary
- Item Weight
- 25.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 496 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0399153012
ISBN-13
9780399153013
eBay Product ID (ePID)
46838932
Product Key Features
Book Title
Saving Fish from Drowning
Number of Pages
496 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Thrillers / Suspense, Literary
Publication Year
2005
Genre
Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.6 in
Item Weight
25.6 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2005-048724
Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
813/.54
Synopsis
On an ill-fated art expedition into Burma, 11 Americans leave their Floating Island Resort for a Christmas-morning tour--and disappear. Through twists of fate, they encounter a tribe awaiting the return of a leader and the mythical book of wisdom that will protect them from the ravages of the Myanmar military regime., A provocative new novel from the bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club and The Bonesetter's Daughter . On an ill-fated art expedition into the southern Shan state of Burma, eleven Americans leave their Floating Island Resort for a Christmas-morning tour-and disappear. Through twists of fate, curses, and just plain human error, they find themselves deep in the jungle, where they encounter a tribe awaiting the return of the leader and the mythical book of wisdom that will protect them from the ravages and destruction of the Myanmar military regime. Saving Fish from Drowning seduces the reader with a fagade of Buddhist illusions, magician's tricks, and light comedy, even as the absurd and picaresque spiral into a gripping morality tale about the consequences of intentions-both good and bad-and about the shared responsibility that individuals must accept for the actions of others. A pious man explained to his followers: "It is evil to take lives and noble to save them. Each day I pledge to save a hundred lives. I drop my net in the lake and scoop out a hundred fishes. I place the fishes on the bank, where they flop and twirl. 'Don't be scared,' I tell those fishes. 'I am saving you from drowning.' Soon enough, the fishes grow calm and lie still. Yet, sad to say, I am always too late. The fishes expire. And because it is evil to waste anything, I take those dead fishes to market and I sell them for a good price. With the money I receive, I buy more nets so I can save more fishes."
LC Classification Number
PS3570.A48S23 2005
Item description from the seller
Seller feedback (4,709)
- h***l (84)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI was really excited to get this collection! It's such a large series that buying it individually on my own would have been a real pain. So built in value right there. The seller took a little while but stayed within the promised shipping time frame. Shipping was quite reasonable considering it was a box with 22 books. The books themselves were in good condition, just as described. The seller was very good about communication. I would highly recommend this store and will be a return shopper!
- a***9 (160)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMain set has arrived safely and sound. Per our conversation, the single from a 3rd source has not yet arrived. Items are as described, good condition, clean. Very happy with communication and quality. As per third photo, do you by any chance have The Black Stallion's Shadow and The Black Stallion's Steeple-Chaser? If so, I would be interested in acquiring those from you, also.
- a***a (61)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseOrdered the entire Bosch series. Seller was missing one of the books upon order. They were very receptive and open with communication. They did ship it accordingly when they received it as promised. Upon delivery, I was missing a second book. Again, seller was great and quick to response and Sent me the missing book. I was able to obtain the complete order. Very happy. Would recommend. Would buy again.
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Seller feedback (4,709)
- h***l (84)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI was really excited to get this collection! It's such a large series that buying it individually on my own would have been a real pain. So built in value right there. The seller took a little while but stayed within the promised shipping time frame. Shipping was quite reasonable considering it was a box with 22 books. The books themselves were in good condition, just as described. The seller was very good about communication. I would highly recommend this store and will be a return shopper!
- a***9 (160)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMain set has arrived safely and sound. Per our conversation, the single from a 3rd source has not yet arrived. Items are as described, good condition, clean. Very happy with communication and quality. As per third photo, do you by any chance have The Black Stallion's Shadow and The Black Stallion's Steeple-Chaser? If so, I would be interested in acquiring those from you, also.
- a***a (61)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseOrdered the entire Bosch series. Seller was missing one of the books upon order. They were very receptive and open with communication. They did ship it accordingly when they received it as promised. Upon delivery, I was missing a second book. Again, seller was great and quick to response and Sent me the missing book. I was able to obtain the complete order. Very happy. Would recommend. Would buy again.