Let's Give It Up for Gimme Lao!

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Satirical take on Singapore's societal evolution.

"Let's Give It Up for Gimme Lao!" is a playful, yet piercing novel. It's perfect for readers who enjoy a mix of humor and social commentary bundled into one. Through the ambitious Gimme Lao's experiences, you'll explore Singapore's modern history in a personal, almost cheeky way. It's like being privy to the country's coming-of-age story through the eyes of its most unsuspecting influencer.

  • Epigram Books Fiction Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2015)
  • Singapore Book Award Nominee for Fiction (2017)
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.

Let's Give It Up for Gimme Lao!

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ISBN: 9789814757324
Authors: Sebastian Sim
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2016-03-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.92
(rated by 484 readers)

Description

Tracing social, economic and political issues over the past 50 years, this humorous novel uses Gimme as a hapless centre to expose all of Singapore’s ambitions, dirty linen and secret moments of tender humanity.
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Satirical take on Singapore's societal evolution.

"Let's Give It Up for Gimme Lao!" is a playful, yet piercing novel. It's perfect for readers who enjoy a mix of humor and social commentary bundled into one. Through the ambitious Gimme Lao's experiences, you'll explore Singapore's modern history in a personal, almost cheeky way. It's like being privy to the country's coming-of-age story through the eyes of its most unsuspecting influencer.

  • Epigram Books Fiction Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2015)
  • Singapore Book Award Nominee for Fiction (2017)
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.