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Comrade Aeon’s Field Guide to Bangkok

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Comrade Aeon’s Field Guide to Bangkok by Emma Larkin is a vivid exploration of contemporary Bangkok through the eyes of Comrade Aeon. As he navigates the city's bustling streets and hidden corners, his interactions and encounters reveal the complexities of socio-political landscapes. The narrative offers an immersive journey into the vibrant and enigmatic atmosphere of Thailand's capital.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy immersive tales that capture the vibrancy and complexity of city life, particularly in Bangkok. Emma Larkin combines vivid storytelling with a nuanced exploration of political and social themes, making it a compelling read for those who are intrigued by the intersection of personal and political spaces.

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An overlooked patch of jungle in Bangkok brings together a rich cast of characters in search of redemption, opportunity and refuge.

An overlooked patch of jungle in Bangkok brings together a rich cast of characters in search of redemption, opportunity and refuge.

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An overlooked patch of jungle behind a Bangkok city slum resonates with the hopes, dreams, and fears of the local community. Those who are drawn to the plot of land—including a homeless revolutionary, an ambitious property developer, and a lonely expat housewife—believe they can find opportunity or redemption there. But the slum-dwelling spirits who guard its secrets have other plans.

With a rich cast of characters that spans Bangkok's multi-layered society, Comrade Aeon's Field Guide to Bangkok is a masterful, captivating debut, and a vivid portrayal of a forgetful city awakening to its past.

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Emma Larkin provides a vivid depiction of characters and a multifaceted examination of Thai society. The book offers a captivating and endearing portrayal of contemporary Bangkok, complete with suspense and enlightenment.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783786206

Publisher: Granta Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Granta Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 268g

Pages: 384

About the Author

EMMA LARKIN grew up in Bangkok and still lives in Thailand. She is the author of Finding George Orwell in Burma and Everything is Broken.

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