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Authentic glimpse into Singaporean life and identity.
Troy Chin offers a personal narrative that meshes deeply with the fabric of Singaporean society. "The Resident Tourist Part 8" continues its poignant exploration of belonging, growth, and cultural identity. It's relatable not just to Singaporeans, but to anyone who's ever grappled with finding their place in the world. It's sure to resonate with you if you're into graphic novels that weave in socio-cultural commentary with everyday life experiences.
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ISBN: 9789811116124
Authors:
Troy Chin
Publisher: Math Paper Press
Date of Publication: 2016-12-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.14
(rated by 43 readers)
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This is the good life. With hard work comes the corresponding spoils. That’s the theory, anyway. But what if all the fast cars and beautiful company in the world still leave you wanting? When push comes to shove, would you even know what to look for? The eighth installment of Troy Chin’s ongoing autobiographical comic book series is now available from Math Paper Press. Troy Chin is a Singapore-born comic book maker whose works include the four-panel slice of life comic strip Loti, the music industry satire Bricks in the Wall, and the online interactive comic Forgetting.
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Authentic glimpse into Singaporean life and identity.
Troy Chin offers a personal narrative that meshes deeply with the fabric of Singaporean society. "The Resident Tourist Part 8" continues its poignant exploration of belonging, growth, and cultural identity. It's relatable not just to Singaporeans, but to anyone who's ever grappled with finding their place in the world. It's sure to resonate with you if you're into graphic novels that weave in socio-cultural commentary with everyday life experiences.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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