... things, and who is isolated from everyone who is close to him. This passage also provides emotional endearment for the readers, since it illustrates Patrick's compassion and perception. It reveals Patrick's true character. In the beginning of the story, it does not mention how he felt about the society he is living in. It talks about the people he meets and how they change his life. As the story progresses, his true character divulges and the ... lines. Thus it was with some trepidation that I turned to Ondaatje's earlier novel, IN THE SKIN OF A LION (Knopf, 1987) at the strong recommend...

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• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: High School