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Ministry of Moral Panic

by Amanda Lee Koe
$12.90
Ministry of Moral Panic
Ministry of Moral Panic

Relentlessly original fictions exploring Singaporean identity.

This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a fresh and unique perspective on Singapore and its people. Amanda Lee Koe's collection of stories delves into the complexities of Singaporean identity with relentless originality. From a Pop Yé-yé singer with a faulty heart to a high-stakes fantasy involving a TV hit serial, Koe's imaginative storytelling captivates readers with its heartfelt and sexy portrayal of a world filled with moral relativism, prestige anxiety, and the desperate need for human connection. Through striking prose, this extraordinary debut explores the infinite possibilities of understanding Singapore and its denizens, making it a truly remarkable read.

  • Internationaler Literaturpreis – Haus der Kulturen der Welt Nominee for Zoë Beck (2017)
  • Singapore Literature Prize for English Fiction (2014)
  • Singapore Book Award for Fiction (2016)
  • Frankfurt Book Fair LiBeraturpreis Nominee (2017)
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.

Ministry of Moral Panic

by Amanda Lee Koe
$12.90
ISBN: 9789814757584
Authors: Amanda Lee Koe
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2016-11-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Asian Literature, Japanese Literature, LGBTQ+, Feminism, Race
Goodreads rating: 4.1
(rated by 3619 readers)

Description

Heartfelt and sexy, the stories of Amanda Lee Koe encompass a skewed world fraught with prestige anxiety, moral relativism, sexual frankness, and the improbable necessity of human connection. Told in strikingly original prose, these are fictions that plough, relentlessly, the possibilities of understanding Singapore and her denizens discursively, off-centre. Ministry of Moral Panic is an extraordinary debut collection and the introduction of a revelatory new voice.
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Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Relentlessly original fictions exploring Singaporean identity.

This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a fresh and unique perspective on Singapore and its people. Amanda Lee Koe's collection of stories delves into the complexities of Singaporean identity with relentless originality. From a Pop Yé-yé singer with a faulty heart to a high-stakes fantasy involving a TV hit serial, Koe's imaginative storytelling captivates readers with its heartfelt and sexy portrayal of a world filled with moral relativism, prestige anxiety, and the desperate need for human connection. Through striking prose, this extraordinary debut explores the infinite possibilities of understanding Singapore and its denizens, making it a truly remarkable read.

  • Internationaler Literaturpreis – Haus der Kulturen der Welt Nominee for Zoë Beck (2017)
  • Singapore Literature Prize for English Fiction (2014)
  • Singapore Book Award for Fiction (2016)
  • Frankfurt Book Fair LiBeraturpreis Nominee (2017)
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.