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Deadline for Love and Other Stories

by Catherine Lim
₱698.40
Deadline for Love and Other Stories - Thryft
Deadline for Love and Other Stories - Thryft

Electric collection capturing complexities of relationships in Singapore.

"Deadline for Love and Other Stories" by Catherine Lim could be a good read for someone looking for an insightful and diverse collection of short stories that explores the intricate and often hidden aspects of relationships in modern Singapore. Lim's writing is masterful, and her sharp observation of human behavior is evident in every story. Each tale is filled with surprises and emotions that will keep readers engaged until the very end, and the book as a whole is a celebration of love's enduring power in shaping our lives.

Deadline for Love and Other Stories

by Catherine Lim
₱698.40
ISBN: 9789814779555
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: ₱1,193.85
Authors: Catherine Lim
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia)
Date of Publication: 2018-05-07
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.52
(rated by 25 readers)

Description

The 12 stories in this collection electrify by their dazzling diversity of subject, their relentless observation and comments and their adroit use of language. Through the dark labyrinths of the secret lives of men and women in Singapore, Catherine Lim once again uses her sharp powers of observation to comment masterfully on our complex relationships against the immense and brilliant backdrop of our society's achievements. Laying bare the infinite longing and inevitable weakness of the human heart, these stories celebrate the surprising power of love and its effects on every one of us.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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Electric collection capturing complexities of relationships in Singapore.

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