Description
Discover 'Two Figures in a Car and Other Stories,' a compelling collection of short stories that delves into the intricate lives of individuals in contemporary Malaysia and Singapore. Each story offers a unique glimpse into the urban landscapes, depicting the chaotic yet poignant struggles of the lonely, desperate, and heartbroken. Perfect for readers interested in modern Asian literature, this trade paperback captures a range of morally subjective experiences.
In this gripping anthology, the narratives take you from the dark hills of Penang island to the desolate shores of Singapore and the bustling streets of Kuala Lumpur. With tales woven into the fabric of everyday life, the stories explore themes of morality, identity, and the quest for meaning amidst chaos. Meet characters like a young girl who steals her grandmother's jade bracelet and a Malay man whose obsession leads him to collect the hair of a foreign teenager. These relatable yet extraordinary figures engage in small crimes and harbour fantastical delusions, embodying the essence of human complexity.
Published in 2021 by Penguin India, this brand-new title (ISBN: 9789814954143) contains 136 pages of riveting storytelling, presented in a Trade paperback format that is both durable and aesthetically pleasing. Ideal for poetry and literary enthusiasts, 'Two Figures in a Car' invites readers to question the boundaries of right and wrong in a world full of grey.
**Delivery Information:** All orders are shipped promptly, ensuring you receive your book swiftly and safely. Experience the astonishing literary work of contemporary short stories today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9789814954143
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin India
Pages: 136
Description:
Short stories set in contemporary Malaysia and Singapore, depicting the lives of the lonely, desperate and heartbroken in their morally-subjective worlds.
Two figures sit in a car, waiting to commit a crime. A young girl steals her grandmother's jade bracelet. A Malay man collects the blonde hair of a British teenager he is transfixed with, and a young woman feeds human blood to a frangipani tree.
There's right and wrong in this world. Or is there? This collection of fourteen stories explores the grey and amoral lives of ordinary - and not so ordinary - Malaysians and Singaporeans looking to carve their place in the world.
Shifting between the dark hills of Penang island to the lonely coasts of Singapore and the cramped corners of Kuala Lumpur and Manchester, Two Figures in a Car is coloured with petty crimes, small ambitions and fantastical delusions.
In this gripping anthology, the narratives take you from the dark hills of Penang island to the desolate shores of Singapore and the bustling streets of Kuala Lumpur. With tales woven into the fabric of everyday life, the stories explore themes of morality, identity, and the quest for meaning amidst chaos. Meet characters like a young girl who steals her grandmother's jade bracelet and a Malay man whose obsession leads him to collect the hair of a foreign teenager. These relatable yet extraordinary figures engage in small crimes and harbour fantastical delusions, embodying the essence of human complexity.
Published in 2021 by Penguin India, this brand-new title (ISBN: 9789814954143) contains 136 pages of riveting storytelling, presented in a Trade paperback format that is both durable and aesthetically pleasing. Ideal for poetry and literary enthusiasts, 'Two Figures in a Car' invites readers to question the boundaries of right and wrong in a world full of grey.
**Delivery Information:** All orders are shipped promptly, ensuring you receive your book swiftly and safely. Experience the astonishing literary work of contemporary short stories today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9789814954143
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin India
Pages: 136
Description:
Short stories set in contemporary Malaysia and Singapore, depicting the lives of the lonely, desperate and heartbroken in their morally-subjective worlds.
Two figures sit in a car, waiting to commit a crime. A young girl steals her grandmother's jade bracelet. A Malay man collects the blonde hair of a British teenager he is transfixed with, and a young woman feeds human blood to a frangipani tree.
There's right and wrong in this world. Or is there? This collection of fourteen stories explores the grey and amoral lives of ordinary - and not so ordinary - Malaysians and Singaporeans looking to carve their place in the world.
Shifting between the dark hills of Penang island to the lonely coasts of Singapore and the cramped corners of Kuala Lumpur and Manchester, Two Figures in a Car is coloured with petty crimes, small ambitions and fantastical delusions.