Latest Recommended Reads: Saneh Sangsuk, Birgit Weyhe, and Khue Pham
In the world of literature, a diverse range of stories is being told, each offering a unique perspective and insight into different aspects of life. Here, we take a look at three notable books that have recently made waves: Rude Girl, Brothers and Ghosts, and The Understory.
Rude Girl: A Graphic Biography
Written by Priscilla Layne, a German Studies professor and a Black American woman of Caribbean parentage, Rude Girl is a powerful graphic biography that chronicles Layne's journey through racism, classism, misogyny, and sexual violence in the left-skinhead scene of Chicago and academia. Layne herself translated the English version of the book, providing a raw and authentic account of her experiences.
Brothers and Ghosts
Mark Leveridge's debut novel, Brothers and Ghosts, is a compelling narrative that covers a huge amount of territory in just 261 pages. The story kicks off after a mysterious message from an uncle nudges the protagonist to pursue answers to family mysteries, leading to a sweeping saga that ping-pongs across decades and between Berlin, South Vietnam, and "Little Saigon" in Orange County, California.
The Understory
Published by Deep Vellum Publishing, Saneh Sangsuk's The Understory is a thought-provoking exploration of major themes of the anthropocene, ecological disaster, and the human-animal binary. The story is set in the Thai village of Praeknamdang, once a jungle, and focuses on a 93-year-old local Buddhist monk named Luang Paw Tien, the only person who remembers the forest.
In the jungle, the boundaries between humans and tigers, traditionally seen as enemies, begin to blur, offering a unique perspective on the relationship between man and nature.
Availability
Rude Girl and Brothers and Ghosts are available for purchase from Scribe Publications, while The Understory can be found at Deep Vellum Publishing. These books serve as a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of diverse voices in literature.
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