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Overview
Set in pre-revolutionary Iran, Pollo con ciruelas tells the story of Nasser Ali Khan, a famous musician who sets out to die after losing his ability to take pleasure in life. Family and friends try to dissuade him, but Khan's mind is made up: why live when even his favorite dish, chicken with prunes, has lost its flavor? This book is a stirring mix of humor and heartbreak.Synopsis
Set in pre-revolutionary Iran, Pollo con ciruelas tells the story of Nasser Ali Khan, a famous musician who sets out to die after losing his ability to take pleasure in life. Family and friends try to dissuade him, but Khan's mind is made up: why live when even his favorite dish, chicken with prunes, has lost its flavor? This book is a stirring mix of humor and heartbreak.
Book Details
Published
June 1, 2006
Publisher
Public Square Books
Pages
88
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781594971815