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It Never Rains on National Day
It Never Rains on National Day
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A woman fleeing her previous existence meets a fellow Singaporean on an overnight train in Norway. A foreign worker is decapitated in an HDB building site accident. A Singaporean wife must negotiate Beijing as her British husband awaits a heart transplant. And in different corners of the world, Singaporeans and exiles mark National Day in their own ways.
Jeremy Tiang’s debut collection weaves together the lives of its characters across the world—from Switzerland, Norway, Germany, China, Canada, Thailand, New York City and back to Singapore. These wry, unsettling stories ask how we decide where we belong, and what happens to those who don’t.
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One Line Summary
Insightful stories on Singaporeans' global lives and belonging.
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Who is this book for?
If you’re interested in exploring complex identities and the nuances of belonging, Jeremy Tiang’s collection will resonate with you. Each story offers a vivid glimpse into the lives of Singaporeans abroad, blending humor and poignancy as characters navigate their worlds. It’s a compelling read that captures the diverse ways people stay connected to their roots while forging new worlds.