Souvankham Thammavongsa (Book order)

Souvankham Thammavongsa Book order

Souvankham Thammavongsa crafts narratives that delve into human connection and the search for belonging, often centering the experiences of immigrants and refugees. Her literary voice is recognized for its immediacy and compassionate observation of life's quiet moments, revealing profound truths about the human condition. Thammavongsa masterfully captures the complexities of parenthood, childhood, and cultural displacement, offering readers a poignant look at the consequences of migration. Through her stories and poetry, she explores universal themes of love, loss, and the longing for home with unwavering honesty and lyrical grace.

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WINNER OF THE SCOTIABANK GILLER PRIZE 'Spellbinding' i 'Breathtaking' Elle 'Powerhouses of feeling and depth' Mary Gaitskill 'Sharp and vital' Daisy Johnson 'Excellent' Margaret Atwood on Twitter An ex-boxer turned nail salon worker falls for a pair of immaculate hands; a mother and daughter harvest earthworms in the middle of the night; a country music-obsessed housewife abandons her family for fantasy; and a young girl's love for her father transcends language. In this stunning debut, Souvankham Thammavongsa captures the day-to-day lives of immigrants and refugees in a nameless city, illuminating hopes, disappointments, love affairs, and above all, the pursuit of a place to belong. 'There is not a moment off in these affecting stories' Sheila Heti