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Riverrun

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Riverrun by Danton Remoto is a captivating coming-of-age novel set against the vibrant backdrop of the Philippines. It follows the nuanced journey of a young man's life as he navigates themes of love, identity, and self-discovery amidst the rich tapestry of political and social change. The story offers a poignant exploration of personal growth and resilience.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy coming-of-age stories that explore the complexities of identity, family, and culture. Set in the Philippines, it weaves together the protagonist's journey of self-discovery with vivid descriptions of life in a region rich in tradition and change. If you're intrigued by narratives that offer insights into socio-political landscapes through personal experiences, this could be a captivating read for you.

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Riverrun

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Riverrun is a rite-of-passage novel in the life of a young gay man growing up in a colourful and chaotic dictatorship.

Riverrun tells the story of a young gay man navigating his way through life in a vibrant, yet tumultuous, dictatorship. Presented as a memoir, the novel smoothly transitions from childhood to young adulthood, moving from a provincial barrio to the cosmopolitan city of London.

Its chapters are crafted like flash fiction, talk stories and vignettes; interwoven with recipes, a feature article, poems and vivid songs. Riverrun marks the global debut of "one of Asia's best writers".

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Riverrun by Danton Remoto is praised for its elegant and intense language, capturing the socio-political atmosphere of the Marcos years. The novel is a compelling coming-of-age memoir exploring a young Filipino's discovery of his sexuality, enriched with vivid childhood memories and cultural elements. Critics highlight Remoto's ability to blend social concern with clear, vivid imagery and his writing's passionate and heartfelt quality, positioning him among Southeast Asia's prominent literary voices.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789814882866

Publisher: Penguin Random House SEA

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2020

Country: Singapore

Imprint: Penguin Random House SEA

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 232g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Danton Remoto is a Professor of Creative Writing and Head of School, English, at the University of Nottingham Malaysia. He was educated at Ateneo de Manila University, University of Stirling, University of the Philippines, and Rutgers University. He has received fellowships and honours from the Asian Scholarship Foundation, British Council, Fulbright Foundation, and the Don Carlos Palanca Awards for Literature, among others. The Writers' Union of the Philippines gave him a National Achievement Award in Literature (Gawad Balagtas sa Panitikan) in 2015. He was a Fellow at the Cambridge Conference on Contemporary Literature at Downing College, Cambridge University and the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference at Middlebury College, Vermont. He has published a book of short fiction, three books of poems, and five books of non-fiction, all written originally in English. His body of work is cited in The Routledge Concise History of Southeast Asian Writing in English, The Encyclopedia of Postcolonial Literature, and The Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Literature.

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