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Gabriel's Gift is a novel by Hanif Kureishi first published in 2001 about a 15-year-old Londoner called Gabriel who wants to become a filmmaker and whose parents break up rather unexpectedly one day. As opposed to other protagonists created by Kureishi, Rex, Christine and Gabriel are white.
Jan 1, 1998 · Gabriel's Gift is a humorous and tender meditation on failure, redemption, the nature of talent, the power of imagination--and a generation that never wanted to grow up, seen through the eyes of their children.
Feb 1, 2002 · Since Mum banished Dad three months ago, 15-year-old Gabriel Bunch has been on the equivalent of house arrest. Nannied to death by hairy Hannah, a refugee from the Communist town of "Bronchitis," Gabriel copes by smoking pot, talking to his dead twin brother, Archie, and drawing objects that disturbingly come to life.
Jan 5, 2021 · Gabriel's Gift is a tender meditation on failure, talent, and the power of imagination, and offers a humorous portrait of a generation that only started to think about growing up when its children did. Originally published by Faber and Faber, 2001.
Oct 8, 2002 · Gabriel's Gift: A Novel Paperback – October 8, 2002. by Hanif Kureishi (Author) 3.9 30 ratings. See all formats and editions. Kindle. $12.99 Read with our free app. Paperback. $15.94 9 Used from $3.99 11 New from $6.00.
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Gabriel's Gift is a tender meditation on failure, talent, and the power of imagination, and offers a humorous portrait of a generation that only started to think about growing up when its children did.
A chance visit to seventies rock star Lester Jones crystallizes the turbulent emotions inside Gabriel, and helps him to recognize and engage with his gift . . .'A charming, light-textured fable...
