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Corridor: 12 Short Stories
Corridor: 12 Short Stories
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The characters in each story find themselves in situations that offer them a ticket to hope and change: A video camera transforms the way a resentful daughter sees her widowed mother. A married couple receives free holiday tickets just when their luck seems to have run out. A girl encounters a transvestite on an MRT train ride who tells her that she looks like a famous singer. And a man enters a discotheque after a bitter divorce and re-learns the terror of falling in love all over again.
Rich in authentic detail, with a sensitive ear for the vernacular, Corridor paints an elegiac, revealing portrait of contemporary Singaporeans who exist along the city's corridors — haunted by lost loves, irrevocable childhoods, and a deep longing to be free.
Corridor won the Singapore Literature Prize Commendation Award in 1998.
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Vivid stories revealing Singaporeans' hopes and struggles.
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Who is this book for?
If you're interested in contemporary stories that explore the human side of Singapore, Corridor offers a heartfelt glance into everyday lives. Alfian Sa'at's honest portrayal of characters facing life's fragility and pursuit of happiness makes this collection truly stand out. It's a relatable read that captures both the emotional depth and the cultural nuances of modern life.