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Ministry of Moral Panic

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

Skewed world, moral relativism, sexual frankness.

If you're drawn to stories that blend cultural nuances with unflinching honesty, "Ministry of Moral Panic" is a remarkable journey through Singapore's heartbeats and undercurrents. Amanda Lee Koe's characters resonate with emotional depth, making this award-winning collection a literary discovery for those who appreciate nuanced storytelling with a distinctive voice.

  • 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
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ISBN: 9789814845953
Authors: Amanda Lee Koe
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2021-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, Asian Literature, LGBTQ+
Goodreads rating: 4.06
(rated by 4193 readers)
 

Skewed world, moral relativism, sexual frankness.

If you're drawn to stories that blend cultural nuances with unflinching honesty, "Ministry of Moral Panic" is a remarkable journey through Singapore's heartbeats and undercurrents. Amanda Lee Koe's characters resonate with emotional depth, making this award-winning collection a literary discovery for those who appreciate nuanced storytelling with a distinctive voice.

  • 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.