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Middle and First Short Stories

by Simon Tay
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Middle and First Short Stories
Middle and First Short Stories

Singapore's evolution through intimate, arresting narratives.

If you're intrigued by the cultural and societal transformations of Singapore, "Middle and First" by TAY offers a prismatic view of a nation in flux. The stories are a tapestry of personal and collective journeys that mirror the changing landscape of Singapore from the '90s and beyond. It's a poignant read for those interested in the interplay between tradition and modernity, shaped by the lens of family, duty, and identity.

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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Middle and First Short Stories

by Simon Tay
$9.90
Compare to estimated retail price: S$30.09  

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ISBN: 9789814189675
Authors: Simon Tay
Publisher: Landmark Books
Date of Publication: 2016-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Horror, Historical Fiction, Contemporary
Goodreads rating: 2.89
(rated by 18 readers)

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A collection of short stories in two groups. “First” relates closely to the Singapore of the 1990s when an old way of life loses its grip in a fast-changing society. “My Grandfather Tim” – a sequel to “My Cousin Tim” the author’s earlier story which has captured public imagination, unravels the accepted truths of a family’s history. In “Grandmother: A Horror Story”, a man exorcises the domineering spirit of his grandmother. Two women in opposite continents confront who they are expected to be in “A Sisters’ Correspondence”.
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Singapore's evolution through intimate, arresting narratives.

If you're intrigued by the cultural and societal transformations of Singapore, "Middle and First" by TAY offers a prismatic view of a nation in flux. The stories are a tapestry of personal and collective journeys that mirror the changing landscape of Singapore from the '90s and beyond. It's a poignant read for those interested in the interplay between tradition and modernity, shaped by the lens of family, duty, and identity.

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.