{"title":"S. L. Lim","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our S. L. Lim collection, where you'll discover the profound storytelling of an author renowned for their ability to delve deeply into the human experience. Known for penning narratives that are both evocative and thought-provoking, S. L. Lim's works resonate with readers who appreciate the intricacies of identity, family, and societal expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the notable works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eReal Differences\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that astutely captures the nuances of relationships and the often unspoken tensions that shape our lives. Lim's writing style is both lyrical and sharp, offering a compelling exploration of everyday lives and the emotional landscapes within them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eS. L. Lim's books are categorised under general fiction, but their appeal goes far beyond traditional genre boundaries. They invite readers to reflect on their own lives and the diverse world around them, making these works an essential addition to any literary collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating worlds crafted by S. L. Lim and let the stories linger long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"real-differences-by-s-l-lim-9781925760286","title":"Real Differences","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinner of the 2020 NSW Premier's Literary Awards UTS Glenda Adams Award for New Writing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMiddle-class, clever and white, Nick is a child of privilege while his best friend Andie is the daughter of Indo-Chinese refugees. Despite their very different backgrounds, they share a conviction they can change the world for the better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the outset, Nick is pushing papers in a dead-end job while Andie is embarking on a secular crusade against world poverty. This generates conflict with her white husband Benjamin, who feels that Australians should come first. Meanwhile, Andie's cousin, the teenage Tony, is burdened by his parents' traumatic past and impossible expectations. To their dismay, he finds solace in radical faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eS. L. Lim acutely captures the dreams and disaffections of a millennial generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReal Differences\u003c\/em\u003e is an emotionally resonant novel about idealism, ethical ambition, and love, filled with unforgettable characters. It ultimately asks us the most important question of all: What is our life for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'The quiet writers are the most disturbing, the way they look at the world without flinching and report without surprise or judgement. A witty and devastating debut.' - Peter Bishop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Heartbreaking and unflinching, the novel exposes the growing, everyday fissures within contemporary life, the trauma of wounds widened by insurmountable cultural divisions, and the relationships of ordinary people that mend or break under the pressures of private upheaval and familial histories.' - Cyril Wong, author of \u003cem\u003eLet Me Tell You Something About That Night\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eReal Differences\u003c\/em\u003e is that rare and vital thing, a novel that asks what it takes to live by an ambitious moral code. In portraying the struggles, the self-doubt, the resentments of others, the disillusion and the ecstatic certainty that such commitment can bring, it grapples with some of the most profound questions faced by anyone who wonders, What should I do with my life?' - Larissa MacFarquhar, \u003cem\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eStrangers Drowning: Impossible idealism, drastic choices, and the urge to help\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46714197606636,"sku":"9781925760286","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17928193482873.jpg?v=1754349335"},{"product_id":"revenge-by-sl-lim-9781925760583","title":"Revenge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinner of the 2022 Barbara Jefferis Award\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShortlisted for the 2021 Stella Prize\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHighly Commended Fiction - Victorian Premier's Literary Awards 2021\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShortlisted for the 2021 Queensland Literary Awards: Fiction Book Award\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Before I go into my grave,' she says out loud, 'I will kill that man.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA brilliant new novel from the author of \u003cem\u003eReal Differences\u003c\/em\u003e. A family favour their son over their daughter. Shan attends university before making his fortune in Australia while Yannie must find menial employment and care for her ageing parents. After her mother's death, Yannie travels to Sydney to become enmeshed in her psychopathic brother's new life, which she seeks to undermine from within...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a novel that rages against capitalism, hetero-supremacy, mothers, fathers, families — the whole damn thing. It's about what happens when you want to make art but are born in the wrong time and place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eS. L. Lim brings to vivid life the frustrations of a talented daughter and vengeful sister in a nuanced and riveting novel that ends in the most unexpected way. It will not be easily forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46714266845420,"sku":"9781925760583","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17931163482873.jpg?v=1754352220"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/s-l-lim.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}