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The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories

Ken Liu

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The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories

by Ken Liu
The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories
The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories

Magical realism intertwines with profound human experiences.

If you enjoy storytelling that transcends the ordinary to reveal deeper truths, "The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories" is a treasury you'll appreciate. Ken Liu has a knack for weaving narratives that balance whimsy and weighty themes. You'll find yourself captivated by the range of stories, from the heart-wrenchingly beautiful to the intellectually stimulating, often leaving you with much to ponder long after the last page.

  • Locus Award for Best Collection (2017)
  • Premio Ignotus for Mejor Cuento Extranjero for "El zoo de papel" (2013), "Acerca de las costumbres de elaboración de libros en determinadas especies" (2017) and "El hombre que puso fin a la historia: documental" (2014) (2018)
  • 本屋大賞 Nominee for Translated Fiction (2016)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fantasy (2016)
  • Premio Ignotus for Mejor Antología (2018)
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The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories

by Ken Liu
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ISBN: 9781784975692
Author: Ken Liu
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Date of Publication: 2016-09-08
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
Related Topics: Speculative Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy, Science Fiction, Magical Realism
Goodreads rating: 4.37
(rated by 31295 readers)

Description

Bestselling author Ken Liu selects his multiple award-winning stories for a groundbreaking collection—including a new piece exclusive to this volume. This mesmerizing collection features many of Ken’s award-winning and award-finalist stories, showcasing insightful and stunning stories that plumb the struggle against history and betrayal of relationships in pivotal moments. Contents include a preface, various short stories, novelettes, and novellas. Sorry! Book description for this title is not available.
 

Magical realism intertwines with profound human experiences.

If you enjoy storytelling that transcends the ordinary to reveal deeper truths, "The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories" is a treasury you'll appreciate. Ken Liu has a knack for weaving narratives that balance whimsy and weighty themes. You'll find yourself captivated by the range of stories, from the heart-wrenchingly beautiful to the intellectually stimulating, often leaving you with much to ponder long after the last page.

  • Locus Award for Best Collection (2017)
  • Premio Ignotus for Mejor Cuento Extranjero for "El zoo de papel" (2013), "Acerca de las costumbres de elaboración de libros en determinadas especies" (2017) and "El hombre que puso fin a la historia: documental" (2014) (2018)
  • 本屋大賞 Nominee for Translated Fiction (2016)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fantasy (2016)
  • Premio Ignotus for Mejor Antología (2018)
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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