Description
Experience the powerful storytelling of 'Real Differences', the award-winning novel that takes readers on a profound journey through the lives of two contrasting friends. Set in today's complex landscape, this gripping narrative intertwines themes of privilege, cultural identity, and ethical ambition. The novel explores the life of middle-class Nick and his best friend Andie, daughter of Indo-Chinese refugees, showcasing their aspirations and the societal challenges they face. As Nick grapples with a monotonous job and Andie fuels a crusade against world poverty, their friendship withstands the trials posed by familial expectations and cultural divides. Awarded the prestigious 2020 NSW Premier's Literary Awards UTS Glenda Adams Award for New Writing, S. L. Lim's debut is an emotionally resonant portrayal of millennials confronting their ideals. 'Real Differences' invites readers to ponder life’s most pressing question: What is our life for? With unforgettable characters and timely themes, this novel is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the intersection of culture, identity, and personal growth. Don't miss out on this compelling story! 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: 9781925760286. Year: 2019. Publisher: Transit Lounge.
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: 9781925760286
Year: 2019
Publisher: Transit Lounge
Description:
*Winner of the 2020NSW Premier's Literary AwardsUTS Glenda Adams Award for New Writing*
Middle-class,
clever and white, Nick is a child of privilege while his best friend Andie is
the daughter of Indo-Chinese refugees. Despite their very different
backgrounds, they share a conviction they can change the world for the better.
At
the outset, Nick is pushing papers in a dead-end job while Andie is embarking
on a secular crusade against world poverty. This generates conflict with her
white husband Benjamin, who feels that Australians should come first.
Meanwhile, Andie's cousin, the teenage Tony is burdened by his parents'
traumatic past and impossible expectations. To their dismay, he finds solace in radical faith.
S. L. Lim acutely captures the dreams
and disaffections of a millennial generation.
Real
Differencesis an emotionally resonant novel
about idealism, ethical ambition, and love,
filled with unforgettable characters. It ultimately asks us the most important question
of all: What is our life for?
'The quiet writers are the most disturbing, the
way they look at the world without flinching and report without surprise or
judgement. A witty and devastating debut.' — Peter Bishop
'Heartbreaking and unflinching, the novel
exposes the growing, everyday fissures within contemporary life, the trauma of
wounds widened by insurmountable cultural divisions, and the relationships of
ordinary people that mend or break under the pressures of private upheaval and
familial histories.' — Cyril Wong, author ofLet Me Tell You
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: 9781925760286
Year: 2019
Publisher: Transit Lounge
Description:
*Winner of the 2020NSW Premier's Literary AwardsUTS Glenda Adams Award for New Writing*
Middle-class,
clever and white, Nick is a child of privilege while his best friend Andie is
the daughter of Indo-Chinese refugees. Despite their very different
backgrounds, they share a conviction they can change the world for the better.
At
the outset, Nick is pushing papers in a dead-end job while Andie is embarking
on a secular crusade against world poverty. This generates conflict with her
white husband Benjamin, who feels that Australians should come first.
Meanwhile, Andie's cousin, the teenage Tony is burdened by his parents'
traumatic past and impossible expectations. To their dismay, he finds solace in radical faith.
S. L. Lim acutely captures the dreams
and disaffections of a millennial generation.
Real
Differencesis an emotionally resonant novel
about idealism, ethical ambition, and love,
filled with unforgettable characters. It ultimately asks us the most important question
of all: What is our life for?
'The quiet writers are the most disturbing, the
way they look at the world without flinching and report without surprise or
judgement. A witty and devastating debut.' — Peter Bishop
'Heartbreaking and unflinching, the novel
exposes the growing, everyday fissures within contemporary life, the trauma of
wounds widened by insurmountable cultural divisions, and the relationships of
ordinary people that mend or break under the pressures of private upheaval and
familial histories.' — Cyril Wong, author ofLet Me Tell You