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Three Wishes in Bardo

Three Wishes in Bardo

Feng, Chi-Shun

Paperback

Series: Winners of the International Proverse Prize, Book 14

General Fiction

ISBN10: 9888491490
ISBN13: 9789888491490
Publisher: Proverse Hong Kong
Published: Nov 12 2018
Pages: 226
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.48 Width: 5.51 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
THREE WISHES IN BARDO draws an intimate picture of twentieth century Hong Kong while telling the story of a typical Hong Kong bright boy and his devoted mother. It is also a story of scientific labour and discovery, where single-mindedness, integrity, talent and skill rise from the mire of academic sharp-practice and envy. Different strands of the plot weave together to form a climactic ending where all characters' lives resolve into fulfilment with a touch of humour and true catharsis created from genuine surprise.This exploration of a Eurasian boy's early life in Hong Kong, and his later troubled career as a neuroscientist in America, contains elements of realism and detective mystery along with Buddhist fable and modern fairy tale-an unconventional mixture that makes for a diverting read. And, in spite of moments of sadness and darkness, it is a story ultimately suffused with good karma.-David Diskin, Proverse Prize winner 2011, author of The Village in the Mountains.Expect the unexpected. Expect...Karmic Fiction! ... expect details, grand narrative sweeps, and a menagerie of varied characters!-Lawrence Gray, Proverse Prize winner 2015, author of Adam's Franchise, Cop Show Heaven, and Odds and Sods.An emotional, entertaining and educational tale very well written. Strongly recommended.-Dr Paul MurrayThree Wishes in Bardo is a simple, clever story that will appeal particularly to those who remember post-war English Hong Kong.-Bill Purves

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