ISBN 9780060822552
Rs. 1,360
Harper Perennial
Ask the Dust (The Saga of Arturo Bandini #3)
Who it's for: Readers of literary fiction and classic American novels
Set in 1930s Los Angeles, Ask the Dust follows Arturo Bandini, an aspiring Italian-American writer, as he navigates poverty and a tumultuous love affair with Camilla Lopez, a Mexican waitress. His struggle for literary success culminates in his first novel's publication, but the triumph is short-lived as Camilla's breakdown and disappearance lead Bandini to reject his hard-won writer's life.Why You Should Read? Explores the raw ambition and disillusionment of an aspiring writer. Offers a vivid portrayal of 1930s Los Angeles and its underbelly. Delves into a passionate yet destructive romantic relationship. Features Fante's distinctive, semi-autobiographical narrative style.
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- Set in 1930s Los Angeles, depicting the city's underbelly.
- Follows Arturo Bandini, an aspiring writer, through poverty and literary ambition.
- Centers on a passionate yet destructive relationship with Camilla Lopez.
- Semi-autobiographical narrative style by John Fante.
- Part of The Saga of Arturo Bandini series.
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Is this book part of a series?
Yes, it is the third book in The Saga of Arturo Bandini series.
What is the setting of the book?
The book is set in 1930s Los Angeles.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Arturo Bandini, an aspiring Italian-American writer.
What is the central conflict?
Bandini struggles with poverty and a tumultuous love affair with Camilla Lopez, a Mexican waitress, while pursuing literary success.
Is the story based on the author's life?
The narrative style is semi-autobiographical, reflecting elements of the author's own experiences.