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A Bit of Earth

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Singaporean culture and history explored through fiction.

"A Bit of Earth" could resonate with you if you're intrigued by rich cultural narratives. Set against the backdrop of Singapore's complex past, Christine Lim weaves personal stories with national history, offering a textured portrayal that feels intimate yet grand. It’s like a literary tapestry, inviting you to touch the fabric of a nation's soul.

  • Singapore Literature Prize Nominee for English (2004)
  • POPULAR-The Star Readers’ Choice Awards Nominee for Fiction (2011)
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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A Bit of Earth

Regular price ₱440.55 ₱242.55 45% off
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₱218.30 Thryft Club Member Price
ISBN: 9789812321237
Date of Publication: 2001-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Asian Literature, Race
Goodreads rating: 3.79
(rated by 97 readers)

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Malaya. A land of unparalleled richness. For centuries, the peninsula has attracted fortune hunters, money-grabbing pirates and migrants seeking a better life. Among those whose lives are rooted in the Malayan soil are three families - the Wongs, sons of the Chinese earth; the Wees, subjects of the English gods; the Mahmuds, scions of the Malayan soil - each with different dreams for the bit of earth they live on. Their destinies meet and this clash of hopes inevitably leads to tragedy.In A Bit Of Earth, Suchen Christine Lim deftly weaves historical fact and a fiery imagination in a visually powerful multicultural story that spans three generations and four decades - proving once again that she's one of Asia’s leading fiction writers.
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Singaporean culture and history explored through fiction.

"A Bit of Earth" could resonate with you if you're intrigued by rich cultural narratives. Set against the backdrop of Singapore's complex past, Christine Lim weaves personal stories with national history, offering a textured portrayal that feels intimate yet grand. It’s like a literary tapestry, inviting you to touch the fabric of a nation's soul.

  • Singapore Literature Prize Nominee for English (2004)
  • POPULAR-The Star Readers’ Choice Awards Nominee for Fiction (2011)
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.