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This book could be a good read for someone who is interested in satirical fiction that cleverly dissects social, economic, and political issues. With Gimme Lao as the hapless center, the book uncovers Singapore's hidden secrets and tender moments, while also offering a humorous take on the country's ambitions. Prepare to be entertained and enlightened as you journey through 50 years of Singapore's history.

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Finalist for the 2015 Epigram Books Fiction PrizeShortlisted for the 2017 Singapore Book Award for Fiction“I don’t aspire to be nice. I do what is necessary to get what I want.”Born on the night of the nation’s independence, Gimme Lao is cheated of the honour of being Singapore’s firstborn son by a vindictive nurse. This forms the first of three things Gimme never knows about himself, the second being the circumstances surrounding his parents’ marriage, and the third being the profound (but often unintentional) impact he has on other people’s lives.Talented, determined and focused, young Gimme is confident he can sail the seven seas, but he does not anticipate his vessel would have to carry his mother’s ambition, his wife’s guilt and his son’s secret. Tracing social, economic and political issues over the past 50 years, this humorous novel uses Gimme as a hapless centre to expose all of Singapore’s ambitions, dirty linen and secret moments of tender humanity.

Let's Give It Up for Gimme Lao!

ISBN: 9789814757324
Authors: Sebastian Sim
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2016-03-01
Format: Paperback
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This book could be a good read for someone who is interested in satirical fiction that cleverly dissects social, economic, and political issues. With Gimme Lao as the hapless center, the book uncovers Singapore's hidden secrets and tender moments, while also offering a humorous take on the country's ambitions. Prepare to be entertained and enlightened as you journey through 50 years of Singapore's history.

Riley is your virtual thrift companion, and here to help you find your next favourite read. You can also find in-stock similar reads linked by topic and genre here!

Finalist for the 2015 Epigram Books Fiction PrizeShortlisted for the 2017 Singapore Book Award for Fiction“I don’t aspire to be nice. I do what is necessary to get what I want.”Born on the night of the nation’s independence, Gimme Lao is cheated of the honour of being Singapore’s firstborn son by a vindictive nurse. This forms the first of three things Gimme never knows about himself, the second being the circumstances surrounding his parents’ marriage, and the third being the profound (but often unintentional) impact he has on other people’s lives.Talented, determined and focused, young Gimme is confident he can sail the seven seas, but he does not anticipate his vessel would have to carry his mother’s ambition, his wife’s guilt and his son’s secret. Tracing social, economic and political issues over the past 50 years, this humorous novel uses Gimme as a hapless centre to expose all of Singapore’s ambitions, dirty linen and secret moments of tender humanity.