In her hugely acclaimed debut Anne Donovan tells an endearing, humorous yet unsentimental story of a working-class Glaswegian man who discovers Buddhism, rejects old habits and seeks a life more meaningful, only to alienate his immediate family in the process.
Moving seamlessly between three family members, Donovan's clear-eyed, richly expressive prose sings off the page. Each character's voice has its own subtle rhythm and the conclusion is a poignant mixture of hope and lingering reservations. Buddha Da is a delight from one of Britian's best writers.
- ISBN10 1841954772
- ISBN13 9781841954776
- Publish Date 1 March 2004 (first published 2 January 2003)
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Imprint Canongate Books
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 336
- Language English