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Love, Or Something Like Love

O Thiam Chin

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Stories of love, loss, and the mysteries of the heart.

This book would be a good read for someone who enjoys thought-provoking and emotionally charged short stories that delve into the complexities of human relationships. Each story in "Love, Or Something Like Love" offers a unique perspective on love, showcasing the raw emotions, hopes, and fears that come with it. O Thiam Chin's writing is both vivid and introspective, capturing the essence of love in all its forms, making this collection a must-read for anyone seeking a deep and insightful exploration of the human heart.

  • Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award Nominee for Longlist (2014)
  • Singapore Literature Prize Nominee for English Fiction (2014)
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ISBN: 9789810991159
Author: O Thiam Chin
Publisher: Math Paper Press
Date of Publication: 2016-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Asian Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.51
(rated by 109 readers)

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A woman reminded of her past through the acts of her grandson. A band of swordsmen on a failed mission. The forbidden love of Zheng He, the great Chinese Admiral. A young daughter forming a strange bond with her deceased father’s cat. Presenting ten stories in his fifth collection, O Thiam Chin plumbs the joy and despair, hopes and fears of men and women caught up by their past and confounded by lost loves. Taut, dark and visceral, these stories reveal, once again, the mysteries that lie in the heart of man.
 

Stories of love, loss, and the mysteries of the heart.

This book would be a good read for someone who enjoys thought-provoking and emotionally charged short stories that delve into the complexities of human relationships. Each story in "Love, Or Something Like Love" offers a unique perspective on love, showcasing the raw emotions, hopes, and fears that come with it. O Thiam Chin's writing is both vivid and introspective, capturing the essence of love in all its forms, making this collection a must-read for anyone seeking a deep and insightful exploration of the human heart.

  • Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award Nominee for Longlist (2014)
  • Singapore Literature Prize Nominee for English Fiction (2014)
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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