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Set against the backdrop of 1991 Bangkok, the story explores the unlikely friendship between a beggar known as "Boy" and a novice monk, both affected by a wall erected to hide a slum from international delegates. As they unite with street kids and elephant herders, they devise a plan to expose the corrupt ties between organized crime and politics. This fantasy novel delves into themes of innocence, hope, and the strength of children's voices in a world where adults have lost their way, highlighting the stark contrasts of social classes.
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The Stone Buddha's Tears, S. P. Somtow
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- The Stone Buddha's Tears
- Language
- English
- Authors
- S. P. Somtow
- Publisher
- Diplodocus Press
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 152
- ISBN13
- 9780990014256
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of 1991 Bangkok, the story explores the unlikely friendship between a beggar known as "Boy" and a novice monk, both affected by a wall erected to hide a slum from international delegates. As they unite with street kids and elephant herders, they devise a plan to expose the corrupt ties between organized crime and politics. This fantasy novel delves into themes of innocence, hope, and the strength of children's voices in a world where adults have lost their way, highlighting the stark contrasts of social classes.