The Mystic Masseur
Book Details
Author(s)V. S. Naipaul
PublisherPenguin Books
ISBN / ASIN0140021566
ISBN-139780140021561
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank9,177,946
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
"The Mystic Masseur" tells the story of Ganesh, who at the beginning of the novel is a struggling masseur at a time when, as the narrator puts it, 'masseurs were ten a penny in Trinidad'. From failed primary school teacher and masseur to author, revered mystic and MBE, his is a journey memorable for its hilarious and bewildering success. Naipaul's clarity of style, humorous touch and powerful characterisation are all in evidence in this, his first book. Funny, touching and perceptive, this novel is a wonderful introduction for readers new to Naipaul's writing.










