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Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780571373116. Year: 2023. Publisher: Faber.
Step into a mesmerizing world with 'Elsewhere', the highly anticipated English-language debut by acclaimed author Yan Ge. This captivating collection features nine iridescent tales that beautifully explore the themes of isolation, longing, and the diasporic experience. Critics rave about the depth and playfulness of Ge's writing; Sarah Hall calls it 'full of depth', while Danielle McLaughlin describes it as 'dazzlingly good, crackling with playfulness and intelligence'.
Journey through a tapestry of stories that traverse continents—from China to Dublin, London, and Stockholm—showcasing diverse characters dealing with surreal and real experiences. Witness a group of writers on the edge of a disaster zone, a mandarin navigating assassination attempts, and a woman who mysteriously loses her voice. Each narrative is a unique blend of humor and emotional intensity, promising readers a thought-provoking experience.
Renowned for her precise and emotionally devastating style, Yan Ge is a voice that captivates both hearts and minds. With stories that shimmer with wit and depth, 'Elsewhere' stands out as a gripping, stunning piece that invites readers into both worldly and otherworldly realms. Perfect for fans of literary fiction intrigued by the modern human experience, 'Elsewhere' is a must-read that resides at the intersection of the surreal and the everyday.
Delivery information: We pride ourselves on fast delivery. Expect your order to arrive within 3-5 business days, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of this remarkable literary journey.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571373116
Year: 2023
Publisher: Faber
Description:
'Full of depth. . . wonderful writing.' - SARAH HALL
'Dazzlingly good. . . crackling with playfulness and intelligence.' - DANIELLE McLAUGHLIN
'Precise, surreal and emotionally devastating' - LUCY CALDWELL
'How do you know this is all real and happening? How can you be sure you haven't already died in the earthquake and are just living in the afterlife?'
In her highly anticipated English-language debut, Yan Ge explores isolation in nine iridescent, witty and wondrous tales. Both contemporary and ancient, real and surreal, the stories in Elsewhere range from China to Dublin to London and Stockholm. From a group of writers lounging on the edge of a disaster zone to a mandarin ostracised from his old court trying to avoid assassination, and from a woman who inexplicably loses her voice to a couple who meet all too fleetingly at a cinema in Dublin, these are strange and beguiling stories of dispossession, longing and the diasporic experience.
'Glorious' - MIA GALLAGHER
'A gripping, stunning work, worldly and otherworldly.' - MADELEINE THIEN
'Equal parts shimmering wit and startling emotional depth.' - JEREMY TIAN
'One of the most surprising writers I've read in recent years. . . fantastic.' - MATT BELL
Step into a mesmerizing world with 'Elsewhere', the highly anticipated English-language debut by acclaimed author Yan Ge. This captivating collection features nine iridescent tales that beautifully explore the themes of isolation, longing, and the diasporic experience. Critics rave about the depth and playfulness of Ge's writing; Sarah Hall calls it 'full of depth', while Danielle McLaughlin describes it as 'dazzlingly good, crackling with playfulness and intelligence'.
Journey through a tapestry of stories that traverse continents—from China to Dublin, London, and Stockholm—showcasing diverse characters dealing with surreal and real experiences. Witness a group of writers on the edge of a disaster zone, a mandarin navigating assassination attempts, and a woman who mysteriously loses her voice. Each narrative is a unique blend of humor and emotional intensity, promising readers a thought-provoking experience.
Renowned for her precise and emotionally devastating style, Yan Ge is a voice that captivates both hearts and minds. With stories that shimmer with wit and depth, 'Elsewhere' stands out as a gripping, stunning piece that invites readers into both worldly and otherworldly realms. Perfect for fans of literary fiction intrigued by the modern human experience, 'Elsewhere' is a must-read that resides at the intersection of the surreal and the everyday.
Delivery information: We pride ourselves on fast delivery. Expect your order to arrive within 3-5 business days, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of this remarkable literary journey.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571373116
Year: 2023
Publisher: Faber
Description:
'Full of depth. . . wonderful writing.' - SARAH HALL
'Dazzlingly good. . . crackling with playfulness and intelligence.' - DANIELLE McLAUGHLIN
'Precise, surreal and emotionally devastating' - LUCY CALDWELL
'How do you know this is all real and happening? How can you be sure you haven't already died in the earthquake and are just living in the afterlife?'
In her highly anticipated English-language debut, Yan Ge explores isolation in nine iridescent, witty and wondrous tales. Both contemporary and ancient, real and surreal, the stories in Elsewhere range from China to Dublin to London and Stockholm. From a group of writers lounging on the edge of a disaster zone to a mandarin ostracised from his old court trying to avoid assassination, and from a woman who inexplicably loses her voice to a couple who meet all too fleetingly at a cinema in Dublin, these are strange and beguiling stories of dispossession, longing and the diasporic experience.
'Glorious' - MIA GALLAGHER
'A gripping, stunning work, worldly and otherworldly.' - MADELEINE THIEN
'Equal parts shimmering wit and startling emotional depth.' - JEREMY TIAN
'One of the most surprising writers I've read in recent years. . . fantastic.' - MATT BELL