The writing is translucent, light, delicate, deftly revealing the characters and raising the large issues, transforming the mundane into the great, without spoiling the entertainment value, plot, or suspense in her stories. In addition to Diamond Dust, Anita Desai has many novels, a number of them shortlisted for the Booker Prize, children's books, and short stories. She teaches writing, and has raised 4 children. This remarkable writer has the gift of making her work seem effortless, the stories stark and serene, and the imagery simple, but her literary skill is exceptional. Read on for a review of Desai's latest book of literary short stories, Diamond Dust and a profile of this great author.
People begin as one thing and end up another.
It is perhaps not fair to review The Painted House from a literary perspective, since the literary and stylistic quality of his prose is not part of his appeal. A nice detailed overview on Desai, including biography and bibliography and a little discussion on her work. An in-depth look at Desai including biography, bibliography, literary criticism, and more. A detailed analysis of one of Desai's most popular books. A complete guide to the review process, from how to write good reviews, how to use interviews to add depth to your reviews, obtaining review copies, marketing your reviews, and plenty of examples and references to help you become a working reviewer.