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221 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781627798457
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Publication date: Not specified
The Embroidered Shoes by Can Xue is a mesmerizing and captivating read that will captivate readers who appreciate philosophical and psychological explorations of identity, the human condition, and the blurred lines between reality and the unknown, making it a perfect fit for those who enjoy complex, slow-burning, and deeply introspective fiction.
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Written by the true heir to Kafka, Borges, and Angela Carter, THE EMBROIDERED SHOES is a magical collection of hallucinatory tales set in a world where anything can happen, and everything does. Constructed like a set of graduated Chinese boxes, th...
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mysterious: 100%
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Eating disorder, Suicide, Terminal illness221 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781627798457
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Publication date: Not specified
The Embroidered Shoes by Can Xue is a mesmerizing and captivating read that will captivate readers who appreciate philosophical and psychological explorations of identity, the human condition, and the blurred lines between reality and the unknown, making it a perfect fit for those who enjoy complex, slow-burning, and deeply introspective fiction.
Description
Written by the true heir to Kafka, Borges, and Angela Carter, THE EMBROIDERED SHOES is a magical collection of hallucinatory tales set in a world where anything can happen, and everything does. Constructed like a set of graduated Chinese boxes, th...
Community Reviews
Moods
challenging: 100%
mysterious: 100%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Eating disorder, Suicide, Terminal illness