How to Pronounce Knife

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Poignant tales of immigration, longing, and resilience.

"How to Pronounce Knife" could resonate deeply with you if you're interested in the intricate tapestry of human experience painted against the backdrop of emigration. Thammavongsa offers an authentic and touching portrayal of the search for identity and belonging in a new country, woven through richly detailed stories that are both sobering and uplifting. It's for readers who appreciate nuanced storytelling that speaks to the quieter moments of life, those that hold unexpected beauty and sorrow.

  • Scotiabank Giller Prize (2020)
  • PEN Open Book Award Nominee for Shortlist (2021)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for Fiction (2020)
  • Trillium Book Award (2021)
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.

How to Pronounce Knife

Regular price $11.90
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per
ISBN: 9781526610430
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Contemporary, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Race, Asian Literature, LGBTQ+
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Poignant tales of immigration, longing, and resilience.

"How to Pronounce Knife" could resonate deeply with you if you're interested in the intricate tapestry of human experience painted against the backdrop of emigration. Thammavongsa offers an authentic and touching portrayal of the search for identity and belonging in a new country, woven through richly detailed stories that are both sobering and uplifting. It's for readers who appreciate nuanced storytelling that speaks to the quieter moments of life, those that hold unexpected beauty and sorrow.

  • Scotiabank Giller Prize (2020)
  • PEN Open Book Award Nominee for Shortlist (2021)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for Fiction (2020)
  • Trillium Book Award (2021)
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.