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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. By one of Southeast Asia's most exciting writers, The Age of Goodbyes is a wildly inventive account of family history, political turmoil, and the redemptive grace of storytelling. In 1969, in the wake of Malaysia's deadliest race riots, a woman named Du Li An secures her place in society by marrying a gangster. In a parallel narrative, a critic known only as The Fourth Person explores the work of a writer also named Du Li An. And a third storyline is in the second person; "you" are reading a novel titled The Age of Goodbyes. Floundering in the wake of "your" mother's death, "you" are trying to unpack the secrets surrounding "your" lineage. The Age of Goodbyes--which begins on page 513, a reference to the riots of May 13, 1969--is the acclaimed debut by Li Zi Shu. The winner of multiple awards and a Taiwanese bestseller, this dazzling novel is a profound exploration of what happens to personal memory when official accounts of history distort and render it taboo.…

Condizione: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. By one of Southeast Asia's most exciting writers, The Age of Goodbyes is a wildly inventive account of family history, political turmoil, and the redemptive grace of storytelling. In 1969, in the wake of Malaysia's deadliest race riots, a woman named Du Li An secures her place in society by marrying a gangster. In a parallel narrative, a critic known only as The Fourth Person explores the work of a writer also named Du Li An. And a third storyline is in the second person; "you" are reading a novel titled The Age of Goodbyes. Floundering in the wake of "your" mother's death, "you" are trying to unpack the secrets surrounding "your" lineage. The Age of Goodbyes--which begins on page 513, a reference to the riots of May 13, 1969--is the acclaimed debut by Li Zi Shu. The winner of multiple awards and a Taiwanese bestseller, this dazzling novel is a profound exploration of what happens to personal memory when official accounts of history distort and render it taboo.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condizione: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 2. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. s4 6"x9"; 232 pages; The binding and pages are clean, tight and square. There is no underlining, highlighting or margin notes. A used copy with normal reading wear. If you order multiple titles, I will combine them in order to reduce postage costs. If you have any questions, contact me before ordering for details. Contains the following: "Preface" by Anne C. Carver; "Three Generations of Taiwan's Contemporary Writers: A Critical Introduction" by Sung-sheng Yvonne Chang; "Shame, Amah!" by Eileen Chang; "Candle" by Lin Hai-yin; "The Chignon" by Ch'i Chun; "A Pair of Socks with Love" by P'an Jen-mu; "In Liu Village" by Yu Li-hua; "Chairman Mao Is a Rotten Egg" by Ch'en Jo-hsi; "Vase" by Ou-yang Tzu; "The Ritual of the Clay Idol" by Shih Shu-ch'ing; "Flower Season" by Li Ang; "A Woman Like Me" by Hsi Hsi; "The Mulberry Sea" by Yuan Ch'iung'-ch'iung; "Two Very Short Stories by Ai Ya; "The Aftermath of the Death of a Junior High Coed" by Hsiano Sa; "Journey to Mount Bliss" by Chiang Hsiao-yun; "Can One Read Cross-culturally?" by Ann C. Carver.…

Condizione: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paper Back. Condizione: Used.

No Binding. Condizione: Very Good. ORIGINAL Article, disbound from journal; no covers; in very good condition. Journal.

No Binding. Condizione: Very Good. ORIGINAL Article, disbound from journal; no covers; in very good condition. Journal.

No Binding. Condizione: Very Good. ORIGINAL 2007 Article, disbound from journal; no covers; in very good condition. Journal.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. By one of Southeast Asias most exciting writers, The Age of Goodbyes is a wildly inventive account of family history, political turmoil, and the redemptive grace of storytelling.In 1969, in the wake of Malaysia's deadliest race riots, a woman named Du Li An secures her place in society by marrying a gangster. In a parallel narrative, a critic known only as The Fourth Person explores the work of a writer also named Du Li An. And a third storyline is in the second person; 'you' are reading a novel titled The Age of Goodbyes. Floundering in the wake of 'your' mothers death, 'you' are trying to unpack the secrets surrounding 'your' lineage.The Age of Goodbyes which begins on page 513, a reference to the riots of May 13, 1969 is the acclaimed debut by Li Zi Shu. The winner of multiple awards and a Taiwanese bestseller, this dazzling novel is a profound exploration of what happens to personal memory when official accounts of history distort and render it taboo.'Loaded with vibrant cultural details, wry anecdotes, and literary conundrums, its a challenging and often downright mystifying tale, but never less than absorbing.' Foreword Reviews, starred review'A beguiling metafictional English-language debut with a kaleidoscope of stories about and perspectives on Malaysian life over the past 50 years.' Publishers Weekly'A lesson on the haunting nature of history, both personal and political.' Booklist'Blending metafictional elements with lush, cinematic accounts of marginalized histories, Li illuminates the ordinary lives of Chinese families in Kuala Lumpur Singularly imagined and formally experimental.' Los Angeles Review of Books'Inventive and experimental.' Ploughshares'[The Age of Goodbyes is] a high-wire act of metafiction, and it works.' Los Angeles Times'Li reanimates with a Proustian fondness the yearnings and struggles of Chinese-Malaysian women over the years, and presents a vivid sense of place with references to local food, cinema and song.' Litro Magazine'Following three storylines of trauma, upheaval and history, this Southeast Asian epic is rife with detail, tradition, and heart.' Ms. Magazine Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condizione: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. NOT a library discard; privately owned. Hardback book with dust jacket has been gently read. The jacket is NOT price-clipped and has a faded spine and a little edgewear. It looks very nice under the fresh mylar cover I've added. The book is sturdy, clean and complete with no writing. There is some age-toning to the endpapers. This is the third printing. …

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 102 pages. Illustrated. Feng Chang "An Artist's Dilemma" / Sun Yi and Liu Cheng "Always A Step Ahead" / Li Chan-heng "Close as Brothers" / Cheh Ping "A New Style of Bamboo Painting" / Chiang Shu-mao "Iron Ball (excerpt from a novel)" + poetry + 4 colour plates (SL#285).…

Paperback. Condizione: New.