Sweet Like Saltwater

by Raywat Deonandan

Fiction. Asian American Studies. This is the fictional debut from an author whose short stories have appeared in several countries, including Canada, the United States, England, and China. The stories in SWEET LIKE SALTWATER span the globe as well, from rural colonial Guyana to Canadian backroads to the banks of the Hudson. Rendered with wry humor and acuity, Deonandan's stories reflect the context of imperialism that he speaks to in his poignant...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0920661777
• ISBN13: 9780920661772
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Tsar Publications
• Length: 113 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Fantastic Journey

I loved the short stories. I enjoyed the symbiosis of modern living and cultural tones.

Beautiful, gentle stories

I loved this evocative collection of stories. It brought me right back to the atmosphere, sounds and pace I remember from exotic travels. The author uses language to make more than a statement; he makes a world, a meaning and a memory. This is a wonderful, warm read for winter.