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The English Patient

by Michael Ondaatje
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The English Patient
The English Patient

War's remnants, a haunting tale of love.

"The English Patient" is for anyone who's drawn to rich, lyrical prose and stories that unravel slowly, revealing their secrets like a flower opening at dusk. Michael Ondaatje weaves a narrative that's as poignant as it is mysterious, giving readers a glimpse into the complexities of love, the brutal consequences of war, and the healing power of storytelling. It's a book that clings to you, with characters that feel as real and as haunted as the villa they inhabit.

  • Booker Prize (1992)
  • Governor General's Literary Awards / Prix littéraires du Gouverneur général for Fiction (1992)
  • Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best Book in Caribbean and Canada (1993)
  • Trillium Book Award (1993)
  • Golden Man Booker Prize (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The English Patient

by Michael Ondaatje
$8.90 Now $7.90 Save 11%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$18.03  

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ISBN: 9780747572596
Authors: Michael Ondaatje
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Date of Publication: 2004-08-02
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: World War II, Classics, Literature, War
Goodreads rating: 3.87
(rated by 131294 readers)

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The final curtain is closing on the Second World War, and Hana, a nurse, stays behind in an abandoned Italian villa to tend to her only remaining patient. Rescued by Bedouins from a burning plane, he is English, anonymous, damaged beyond recognition and haunted by his memories of passion and betrayal. The only clue Hana has to his past is the one thing he clung on to through the fire – a copy of The Histories by Herodotus, covered with hand-written notes describing a painful and ultimately tragic love affair.
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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Similar Reads

War's remnants, a haunting tale of love.

"The English Patient" is for anyone who's drawn to rich, lyrical prose and stories that unravel slowly, revealing their secrets like a flower opening at dusk. Michael Ondaatje weaves a narrative that's as poignant as it is mysterious, giving readers a glimpse into the complexities of love, the brutal consequences of war, and the healing power of storytelling. It's a book that clings to you, with characters that feel as real and as haunted as the villa they inhabit.

  • Booker Prize (1992)
  • Governor General's Literary Awards / Prix littéraires du Gouverneur général for Fiction (1992)
  • Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best Book in Caribbean and Canada (1993)
  • Trillium Book Award (1993)
  • Golden Man Booker Prize (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.