Description
The novel Summer Rain (2010) can be read as a detective story, a psychological drama, or a series of surreal images utilizing the specifics of Taiwanese imagination and realities. It draws from the landscape of the author's childhood, drawing on local customs, beliefs, and nature, feelings of loss and personal inadequacy, nostalgia, and a longing for closeness that transcends the boundaries of life and death. It compellingly draws you into the lives of four generations of one family, revealing traumatic experiences and paths to reconciliation, captivating you with its unmistakable storytelling atmosphere. It takes you to northern Taiwan, to the old quarters of cities, to coastal areas, and to a village in the heart of the mountains, revealing life on one of the small islands in the Taiwan Strait.
Information
Author: Wei-ger Tong
Publication date: February 5, 2025
Manufacturer: Řízek Tomáš
Genres: Novels, Books, Fiction, World fiction
Type: Books - paperback
Pages: 276
ISBN/EAN: 9788088262350