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Profoundly funny and psychologically astute, *Kisses in the Nederends* follows Oilei Bomboki, a Pacific islander whose mysterious pain drives him through a series of ineffective treatments and an odd surgery. In search of relief he turns to Babu Vivekanand, a sage‑yogi who doubles as a conman. Through Babu’s eccentric teachings, Oilei learns to confront the origins of his discomfort—and, by extension, the sources of frustration within his small community. The novel satirically examines the tension between traditional customs and modern influences that shape life on the island, all while maintaining a distinctive comedic tone.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comic Satire
Authors: Epeli Hau'ofa
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