Buddha Da

In her hugely acclaimed debut Anne Donovan tells an endearing, humorous
yet unsentimental story of a working-class Glaswegian man who discovers
Buddhism, rejects old habits and seeks a life more meaningful, only to
alienate his immediate family in the process. Moving seamlessly between
three family members, Donovan's clear-eyed, richly expressive prose
sings off the page. Each character's voice has its own subtle rhythm and
the conclusion is a poignant mixture of hope and lingering
reservations. Buddha Da is a delight from one of Britain's best writers.