The Adopted: Stories from Angkor

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Intertwined tales of loss, guilt, and rebirth.

If stories that weave together the mystical and psychological enthrall you, “The Adopted: Stories from Angkor” is your next must-read. Transporting you between the ancient and modern worlds, its blend of thematic richness and varied narratives offers a kaleidoscope of human experience. The authors' different styles enrich the tapestry of tales, making each story a unique journey through the unfathomable depths of human encounters and emotions.

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.

The Adopted: Stories from Angkor

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ISBN: 9789810944582
Publisher: Ethos Books
Date of Publication: 2015-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Mythology, Mystery, Supernatural
Goodreads rating: 3.1
(rated by 10 readers)

Description

One ancient land. Four writers. Guilt, ruins, loss, fear of change, and forgiveness. Enter a labyrinth of stories prompted by shared experiences, shaped by different themes, provocations, inspirations, and styles. Yong Shu Hoong starts this creative relay-race in Angkor Wat, where a fleeting encounter between two strangers creates a bind, entangling diverging lives that oscillate between Cambodia and Singapore. Heng Siok Tian’s sequence of stories unsettles the perceived boundaries of historical facts, subjective perceptions, subconscious imagination, and dreams. Retribution, rebirth, relics... noir fiction with Phan Ming Yen’s brand of slow burning domestic horror will reel you into a different realm. Yeow Kai Chai’s imaginarium walks you on the wild side – along with tourists, macaques and other enigmatic beings – unveiling psychological insights and laying bare the rituals of human behaviour.
 

Intertwined tales of loss, guilt, and rebirth.

If stories that weave together the mystical and psychological enthrall you, “The Adopted: Stories from Angkor” is your next must-read. Transporting you between the ancient and modern worlds, its blend of thematic richness and varied narratives offers a kaleidoscope of human experience. The authors' different styles enrich the tapestry of tales, making each story a unique journey through the unfathomable depths of human encounters and emotions.

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.