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Big Mole

by Ming Cher
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Orphan's quest for autonomy amid 1950s Singapore chaos.

If you’re drawn to stories where the backdrop is as vibrant and intricate as the characters, "Big Mole" might speak to you. Ming Cher captures late 1950s Singapore with such veracity that the city's buzz practically hums off the page. Big Mole herself is a beacon of resilience, navigating a world where her desire for independence clashes with societal upheaval. This read offers not just a gripping plot but an immersive cultural experience.

  • Singapore Book Award Nominee for Fiction and Best Book Cover Design (2016)
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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Big Mole

by Ming Cher
$10.90 $6.90 37% off
$6.21 Thryft Club Member Price
ISBN: 9789814655354
Authors: Ming Cher
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2015-10-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Contemporary
Related Topics: Mystery, War, Thriller, Espionage, Historical Romance, World War II, Suspense, Crime
Goodreads rating: 3.74
(rated by 19 readers)

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Shortlisted for Best Fiction Title, Singapore Book Awards 2016Shortlisted for Best Book Cover Design, Singapore Book Awards 2016 In the fight for independence, one young woman seeks freedom for herself. Born an orphan with an unlucky blemish under her eye, Big Mole is stuck running an ornamental fish shop with her roguish boyfriend Hong. When their friend is killed in cold blood on his first day as a secret society gangster, Hong forms a band of brothers and swears ruthless revenge. Big Mole finds herself reeled into a brutal mass murder and dangerous affection for ex-spider boy Kwang, with the colonial police and local investigators hot on their heels.This thrilling sequel to the seminal Spider Boys marks Ming Cher’s long-awaited return after two decades. Crackling with the seedy spirit of late 1950's Singapore, rife with possibilities, Big Mole will transport and invigorate you as, with the tenacity of an exotic fighting fish, one blemish turns to beauty spot.
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Orphan's quest for autonomy amid 1950s Singapore chaos.

If you’re drawn to stories where the backdrop is as vibrant and intricate as the characters, "Big Mole" might speak to you. Ming Cher captures late 1950s Singapore with such veracity that the city's buzz practically hums off the page. Big Mole herself is a beacon of resilience, navigating a world where her desire for independence clashes with societal upheaval. This read offers not just a gripping plot but an immersive cultural experience.

  • Singapore Book Award Nominee for Fiction and Best Book Cover Design (2016)
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.