After reporting his grandmother's actions to local authorities, Ah Liam and his family attempt to flee their home on Drum Wave Islet to escape the Communist Party's investigation and punishment of their family's disloyalty.
Kirstin Chen Livres
Kirstin Chen crée des récits qui explorent les complexités de l'identité et les échos du passé, examinant souvent des personnages aux prises avec leur héritage et leur place dans le monde. Son écriture se caractérise par des aperçus percutants de la psychologie humaine et une narration captivante. Chen emploie une prose riche et une atmosphère méticuleusement construite pour immerger les lecteurs dans des histoires qui résonnent longtemps après la dernière page. Ses romans offrent un examen perspicace des attentes sociales et des choix personnels, donnant naissance à des œuvres d'une profonde nuance et profondeur.
Soy Sauce for Beginners
- 262pages
- 10 heures de lecture
Gretchen Lin leaves behind a floundering marriage to return to her Singapore home, where she confronts the challenges of her mother's alcoholism and her father's artisanal soy sauce business before being pulled into a family controversy.
Counterfeit
- 288pages
- 11 heures de lecture
The story revolves around the unexpected reunion of two former roommates at a café, where the charismatic Winnie, now successful yet entangled in shady dealings, seeks Ava's help. Initially agreeing to assist, Ava finds herself drawn into a web of complications that escalate beyond her control. Faced with a critical choice, she must weigh the risks of continuing to support Winnie against the possibility of walking away from the chaos.
