From a Colombian slum to the streets of Tehran, seven characters in seven stories struggle with very particular Swords of Damocles in Pushcart Prize winner Le's accomplished debut.
Nam Le Books
Driven by a profound love of reading and the desire to evoke similar enchantment in others, Nam Le transitioned from law to literature. His writing frequently delves into themes of identity and heritage, reflecting his own journey. Le's distinctive voice is marked by its precise prose and a remarkable capacity for exploring complex human emotions, offering readers a rich and resonant literary experience.
An explosive, devastating debut poetry book from the winner of the Dylan Thomas Prize
Die sieben Erzählungen folgen verschiedenen Protagonisten, darunter eine vietnamesische Flüchtlingsmädchen, zwei Freunde aus Bogotá und eine Amerikanerin in Teheran. Sie thematisieren die menschliche Existenz in einer globalisierten Welt, mit Fokus auf Hoffnung, Angst und die zerstörerische Kraft des Todes, und lassen die Schicksale der Figuren nachwirken.
