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A graphic travelogue exploring self and place.
If you've ever felt like an outsider in your own home or are intrigued by the nuances of cultural identity, "The Resident Tourist (Part 9)" by Troy Chin is a compelling read. Chin's evocative illustrations and honest narrative capture the perpetual search for belonging in a world that keeps changing. This graphic novel is a window into personal exploration and the complexities of settling down in a place that can feel simultaneously foreign and familiar.
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ISBN: 9789811146879
Authors:
Troy Chin
Publisher: Math Paper Press
Date of Publication: 2017-10-06
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.15
(rated by 46 readers)
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THE RESIDENT TOURIST is an ongoing autobiographical comic book narrative that began in 2007.
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A graphic travelogue exploring self and place.
If you've ever felt like an outsider in your own home or are intrigued by the nuances of cultural identity, "The Resident Tourist (Part 9)" by Troy Chin is a compelling read. Chin's evocative illustrations and honest narrative capture the perpetual search for belonging in a world that keeps changing. This graphic novel is a window into personal exploration and the complexities of settling down in a place that can feel simultaneously foreign and familiar.
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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