Tan, MayLan
Things to Make and Break
- ISBN 13:
- 9781473683624
- author:
- Tan, MayLan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Sceptre
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 5.1 x 0.6 x 7.8 inches
- Genre:
- Short Stories
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Things to Make and Break by May-Lan Tan is a collection of elegantly structured stories that explore the complexities of human relationships. Through its use of shadows, doubles, and ghosts, this debut work delves into themes of identity, culture, and love. The language in these stories is hypnotic and intense, with sentences that are both jewel-hard and sublime. The result is a reading experience that is both mesmerizing and unsettling. Tan's writing style is stylish and exuberant, making this book a standout in modern fiction. With its unique blend of psychological insight and lyrical prose, Things to Make and Break is a compelling read for anyone interested in contemporary literature.