Map of the Invisible World. Tash Aw
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Название: Map of the Invisible World
Автор: Tash Aw
Издательство: HarperCollins
Жанр: Приключения: прочее
isbn: 9780007337576
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‘Everyone’s leaving because of the drought. They think it’s better over there, over in the big cities where there are foreigners, but it isn’t. I’ve come from there, I should know.’ He laughed as if he had told a joke and Adam could not tell if he was serious. ‘Oi! It’s one big turd, this whole country!’ he shouted in the general direction of the ferry and giggled. ‘There’s no escape!’
Adam began to move away.
‘Hey, do you want to get on board?’
‘No thanks,’ Adam said. ‘I’ll come back tomorrow.’ He did not know how he would achieve this; he had no idea where he would sleep or eat or hide from the crowds: tomorrow seemed an eternity away.
‘It will be the same story tomorrow, my friend,’ the boy said, catching up with Adam, ‘and the day after and the day after and the day after. But listen, I can get you on board.’
Adam stopped and looked at this boy. He looked normal, just like Adam. ‘How?’
‘I know people here. People who can get you on board.’
‘Really?’
‘Sure. All it takes is a bit of money. You have money, don’t you? We don’t need much – enough for a pack of cigarettes, plus something for me. Hey, fair’s fair, isn’t it? I’m only asking for some coffee-money, no more.’
Adam hesitated but found himself nodding.
‘Don’t worry, I like you. You’re my newest friend! Don’t give me anything now. When you get on the boat, a friend of mine will come and find you. I’ll tell him you’re my buddy – just give him enough cash to buy some kretek. How about that? My god, you’re so helpless, look at you. OK, don’t worry, don’t give him anything. We’ll do it for free. This is your lucky day – we’ll do you a favour. Just remember, if you ever get to Jakarta and make it big, remember me: Sunny.’ He pointed at the logo on his T-shirt. ‘That’s me, unmissable, unforgettable, just like the sun.’
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