Description
Explore the profound narrative of *Dry Milk*, a compelling novella that delves into the life of John Lee, a Chinese migrant in Auckland. This gripping story captures the essence of immigrant experiences, vividly portraying themes of social isolation, cultural dislocation, and the enigmatic pursuit of belonging. As John navigates his discontented existence, the attachment to a young international student rekindles forgotten aspirations, leading him to invest in an ambitious scheme to export powdered milk to China. What ensues is a poignant journey through emotional turmoil, ultimately revealing the stark realities faced by emigrants in a foreign land.
*Dry Milk* offers a unique glimpse into Antipodean culture and the immigrant experience in New Zealand, resonating with readers who appreciate deep character studies and cultural reflections. Written with an intensity reminiscent of Patricia Highsmith and Elena Ferrante, this novella is essential reading for those interested in intercultural narratives and the complexities of modern life in a globalized world. The book represents the literary voice of China's post-1980s generation, ensuring a rich reading experience filled with gripping storytelling.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781925336993. Year: 2019. Publisher: Giramondo Publishing.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925336993
Year: 2019
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
John Lee is a lonely and increasingly misanthropic Chinese migrant who
has lived in Auckland for thirty years, running a second-hand junk shop while
maintaining a relationship of disdain with his disabled wife.When he
becomes infatuated with a young international student who lodges in their
house, and puts his life savings behind a scheme to export powdered milk to
China, the dubious balance with which he has held his life together comes apart,
and feelings of alienation and humiliation begin to spiral out of control.
Dry Milk
is a work of fiction that gives a perspective on Antipodean culture unlike any
other, told from the point of view of an immigrant alienated from his new home,
both its New Zealand and Chinese communities. Huo's novella is a stark portrait
of social isolation, and of the experience of the emigrants that left China in
the period after the Cultural Revolution. Capturing the voice of China's post-1980s
literary generation, the book is written with an obsessive intensity that
echoes Patricia Highsmith, Elias Canetti and the short novels of Elena
Ferrante.
*Dry Milk* offers a unique glimpse into Antipodean culture and the immigrant experience in New Zealand, resonating with readers who appreciate deep character studies and cultural reflections. Written with an intensity reminiscent of Patricia Highsmith and Elena Ferrante, this novella is essential reading for those interested in intercultural narratives and the complexities of modern life in a globalized world. The book represents the literary voice of China's post-1980s generation, ensuring a rich reading experience filled with gripping storytelling.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781925336993. Year: 2019. Publisher: Giramondo Publishing.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925336993
Year: 2019
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
John Lee is a lonely and increasingly misanthropic Chinese migrant who
has lived in Auckland for thirty years, running a second-hand junk shop while
maintaining a relationship of disdain with his disabled wife.When he
becomes infatuated with a young international student who lodges in their
house, and puts his life savings behind a scheme to export powdered milk to
China, the dubious balance with which he has held his life together comes apart,
and feelings of alienation and humiliation begin to spiral out of control.
Dry Milk
is a work of fiction that gives a perspective on Antipodean culture unlike any
other, told from the point of view of an immigrant alienated from his new home,
both its New Zealand and Chinese communities. Huo's novella is a stark portrait
of social isolation, and of the experience of the emigrants that left China in
the period after the Cultural Revolution. Capturing the voice of China's post-1980s
literary generation, the book is written with an obsessive intensity that
echoes Patricia Highsmith, Elias Canetti and the short novels of Elena
Ferrante.