Mukherjee, Bharati
Gold by the Inch
- ISBN 13:
- 9780802136497
- author:
- Mukherjee, Bharati
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 224
- Genre:
- Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Gold by the Inch is a striking novel about a young man's journey to self-discovery in Southeast Asia. After a disastrous relationship and his father's death, he returns to his birthplace, where he becomes obsessed with a beautiful male hustler at a Bangkok nightclub.
The narrator struggles to reconcile his desire for Thong with the harsh realities of exploitation and personal identity. Chua masterfully weaves together Southeast Asia's complex history, culture, and modern landscape, creating a vivid portrait of a nation on the brink of change.
Written in hard-hitting prose, Gold by the Inch is a stunning debut that explores the intersections of desire, nationality, and identity with unflinching honesty. This thought-provoking novel is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of Southeast Asian culture.
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