“What is interesting and important happens mostly in secret, in places where there is no power. Nothing much of lasting value ever happens at the head table, held together by a familiar rhetoric. Those who already have power continue to glide along the familiar rut they have made for themselves.”
This book is a coming-of-age story that unfolds on the deck of a luxury liner. It follows the protagonist's journey of discovery and companionship with a diverse group of fellow passengers, as they navigate the complexities of life and the world around them. more
Michael Ondaatje, born on September 12, 1943, is a renowned Canadian novelist. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound emotional expression, with notable titles including 'In the Skin of a Lion' and 'The English Patient'. more
“It is hope, not despair, that undoes us all.”
“I like you; your eyes are full of language." [Letter to Anne Clarke, July 3, 1964.]”
“Of course, I didn't kill them. They're just taking a little ... siesta, that's all.”
“From the errors of other nations, let us learn wisdom.”