The Lizard Cage ~ Karen Connelly

The Lizard Cage ~ Karen Connelly

Medium soft cover
Good condition

A haunting and lyrical novel set within the walls of a Burmese prison. It follows Teza, a once-famous singer imprisoned for his protest songs against the military dictatorship. Seven years into a twenty-year sentence in solitary confinement, Teza survives through Buddhist meditation, sharp observation, and quiet defiance.

Despite his isolation, Tezas presence challenges the brutal authority of the jailers and inspires unexpected compassion. His interactions with Sein Yun, a criminal server, and Little Brother, a twelve-year-old orphan raised inside the prison, reveal the fragile threads of humanity that persist even in the darkest places. Through forbidden conversations, contraband paper, and acts of quiet rebellion, Teza becomes a symbol of resilience and hope.

The novel is a meditation on injustice, spiritual endurance, and the transformative power of connection. Connellys prose is both intimate and political, offering a deeply empathetic portrait of life under oppression.