The Pool is the story of Venkatesh, a "room son" working at a hotel in Panjim, Goa, world Health Organization sees from his perch in a mango tree a elaborate garden and shimmering pool hidden behind a wall. In making whatever efforts he ass to better himself, Venkatesh offers his services to the flush owner of the home base. Not content to simply dream around a different life, Venkatesh is inquisitive about the home's inhabitants-indeed about the world about him-and his curiosity changes the shape of his future.
Remarkably cogent and affecting, this is inspired storytelling typical for its ability to transmit a complete stand in scarce a phrase or brief conversation. Working in Hindi with offspring actors and in a country manifestly not his own, Smith has yet created a superbly incisive portrait that will take a place on a global stage. --� Official Site
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