num_pages: 269
description: An old man struggles to make one last connection with his estranged son, before it’s too late The elderly Bruno knows he is not far from death. One of his last wishes is to contact his estranged son, Miles, whose marriage to an Indian woman drove a decades-long wedge between father and son. When Miles comes back into his father’s life, Bruno must confront his guilt, and his family must overcome the tension that grew during his long absence. Set against an enchanting London backdrop, Murdoch’s complex family drama is a poignant exploration of love, remorse, and the power of emotional redemption.
language: English
title: Bruno's Dream
titlecomplete: Bruno's Dream
genres: Fiction, Ireland, Death, British Literature, Philosophy, Literature, Novels, 20th Century, Literary Fiction, Modern Classics
ratings_count: 1071
places: London, England
awards: awardedAt: 28800000
name: Booker Prize
publisher: Triad / Panther