Dynamic kingdom served up in byte sized portions
Renowned translator Marcel Barang's latest e-book comprises a compelling collection of last year's best Thai short stories, reflecting a multifaceted country on the move
- Published: 9 Sep 2012 at 00.00
- Newspaper section: Brunch
Marcel Barang's 11 Thai Short Stories _ 2011 is the kind of e-book that might get those holding steadfastly to their love of print to reconsider their stance.
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The collection of the best of Barang's considerable output of translations from last year, and the third in an annual series, is not only a celebration of prose, but, through the concise format of the e-book, of various facets of Thai society, allowing readers to see them in a different light.
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