Awarded the prestigious Scotiabank Giller Prize in 2006, this novel explores intricate themes of identity and belonging through its richly developed characters. Set against a backdrop of personal and societal challenges, the story delves into the complexities of human relationships and the impact of cultural heritage. With a blend of poignant storytelling and vivid imagery, it invites readers to reflect on the nuances of life and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world.
From internationally acclaimed and bestselling author Vincent Lam comes a superbly crafted, highly suspenseful, and deeply affecting novel set against the turmoil of the Vietnam War.
Winner of the 2006 Scotiabank Giller Prize An astonishing literary debut centred around four students as they apply to medical school, qualify as doctors and face the realities of working in medicine, from a powerful voice in fiction. Following the interlinked stories of a group of medical students and the unique challenges they face, from the med school to the intense world of emergency rooms, evac missions, and terrifying new viruses. Riveting, convincing and precise, Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures looks with rigorous honesty at the lives of doctors and their patients, bringing us to a deeper understanding of the challenges and temptations that surge around us all. In this masterful collection, Vincent Lam weaves together black humour, investigations of both common and extraordinary moral dilemmas, and a sometimes shockingly realistic portrait of today’s medical profession.