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What is Running in the Family about?

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In the late 1970s Ondaatje returned to his native island of Sri Lanka. As he records his journey through the drug-like heat and intoxicating fragrances of that \"pendant off the ear of India, \" Ondaatje simultaneously retraces the baroque mythology of his Dutch-Ceylonese family. An inspired travel narrative and family memoir by an exceptional writer.

Question 2

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Running in the Family?

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Fiction > Biographical fiction / autobiographical fiction

Question 3

Where can I read a sample of Running in the Family?

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You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780771068843

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Is Running in the Family part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

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Yes it is a part of series Vintage International

Question 5

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Running in the Family?

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Michael Ondaatje

Question 6

Who is the Publisher of the book Running in the Family?

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Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

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What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

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Running in the Family is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780771068843) and paperback(ISBN 9780771068850) and paperback(ISBN 9780771068966) and paperback(ISBN 9780771098956) and paperback(ISBN 9780679746690) and paperback(ISBN 9780307401199) and paperback(ISBN 9780771068836) and ebook(ISBN 9780307401205) and ebook(ISBN 9780307776648) and audiobook(ISBN 9780679449126)

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