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Delicious Hunger

Delicious Hunger

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From 1976 to 1989, Hai Fan was part of the guerrilla forces of the Malayan Communist Party. These short stories are inspired by his experiences during his thirteen years in the rainforest.

Struggling through an arduous trek, two comrades pine for each other but don't know how to declare their love; a woman who has annoyed all her comrades finally wins their approval when she finds a mythical mousedeer; improvising around the lack of ingredients, a perpetually hungry guerrilla makes delicious cakes from cassava and elephant fat. The rainforest may be a dangerous place where death awaits, but so do love, desire and hope.

Delicious Hunger is a book about the moments in and between warfare, when hunger is so palpable it can be tasted, and the natural world becomes an extension of the body. Deftly translated by Jeremy Tiang, Hai Fan's stories are about a group of people who chose to fight for a better world and, in the process, built their own.

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ISBN13: 9789811753978
ISBN10: 9811753970
Language: English
Publisher: Ethos Books
Publication Year: 2025
Format: Paperback

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  • One Line Summary

    Intimate stories of love and survival in guerrilla life.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're drawn to stories that explore the human side of conflict, Delicious Hunger offers a vivid portrayal of guerrilla fighters' lives, capturing moments of longing, resilience, and hope amidst danger. Hai Fan's storytelling brings the rainforest and its inhabitants to life, making you believe in the power of small joys and desires even in the harshest circumstances.

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