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The narrative explores the contrasting lives of a naïve Kenyan bellhop and an American couple, highlighting themes of cultural dislocation and the allure of wealth. Set against the backdrop of a tourist hotel in Nairobi and an Indian Ocean resort, the story delves into the bellhop's attempts to understand the couple's intentions, revealing his struggles with poverty and longing for a more glamorous existence. Through this reflection, the protagonist grapples with his identity and the complexities of cross-cultural encounters.
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Resident Alien, Brian Cooper
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- Resident Alien
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Brian Cooper
- Publisher
- Lulu.com
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9781312918764
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The narrative explores the contrasting lives of a naïve Kenyan bellhop and an American couple, highlighting themes of cultural dislocation and the allure of wealth. Set against the backdrop of a tourist hotel in Nairobi and an Indian Ocean resort, the story delves into the bellhop's attempts to understand the couple's intentions, revealing his struggles with poverty and longing for a more glamorous existence. Through this reflection, the protagonist grapples with his identity and the complexities of cross-cultural encounters.