Edge Case A Novel
Edge Case A Novel by YZ Chin, published by HarperCollins Publishers on May 3, 2022, is a thought-provoking exploration of identity and relationships. This reprint edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Edwina, a young woman who grapples with her husband’s sudden disappearance, prompting her to confront her own identity and the complexities of their marriage amidst the backdrop of immigration challenges.
As Edwina searches for her husband in New York City, she reflects on their relationship and the moments that may have led to his departure. The story delves into themes of estrangement and intimacy while highlighting the pressures of family life and the tech industry. With a blend of poignant and darkly humorous elements, Edge Case offers a nuanced portrayal of a woman navigating personal and societal challenges, making it a significant addition to contemporary fiction.
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When her husband suddenly disappears, a young woman must uncover where he went–and who she might be without him–in this striking debut of immigration, identity, and marriage.
After another taxing day as the sole female employee at her New York City tech startup, Edwina comes home to find that her husband, Marlin, has packed up a suitcase and left. The only question now is why. Did he give up on their increasingly hopeless quest to secure their green cards and decide to return to Malaysia? Was it the death of his father that sent him into a tailspin? Or has his strange, sudden change in personality finally made Marlin and Edwina strangers to each other?
As Edwina searches the city for traces of her husband, she simultaneously sifts through memories of their relationship, hoping to discover the moment when something went wrong. All the while, a coworker is making increasingly uncomfortable advances toward her. And she can’t hide the truth about Marlin’s disappearance from her overbearing, eccentric mother for much longer. Soon Edwina will have to decide how much she is willing to sacrifice in order to stay in her marriage and in America.
Poignant and darkly funny, Edge Case is a searing meditation on intimacy, estrangement, and the fractured nature of identity. In this moving debut, YZ Chin explores the imperfect yet enduring relationships we hold to country and family.
“Chin’s specificity and wonderfully drawn minor characters add depth and richness…. Not only a subtly provocative depiction of the tech industry, and this country, as tilting ever more off-kilter; but also a realistic portrayal of a woman in crisis.” –Lauren Oyler, The New York Times Book Review
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