Ghost Town A Novel in 45 Chapters
Ghost Town A Novel in 45 Chapters by Kevin Chen, published by Europa Editions in 2022, is a compelling narrative that explores the life of Keith Chen, the second son of a traditional Taiwanese family. After escaping the constraints of his village, he finds himself in Berlin, seeking acceptance as a young gay man. The story begins a decade later, following his release from prison for the murder of his boyfriend, as he returns to a desolate family home where little remains of his past.
Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of family dynamics, secrets, and cultural clashes as the narrative unfolds through various voices, both living and dead. The novel delves into themes of identity, the impact of crime, and the complexities of family life, all while navigating the nuances of LGBTQ+ experiences. With 327 pages, this edition offers a deep exploration of the characters’ journeys and the haunting truths that shape their lives.
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A NEW YORK TIMES MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF FALL 2022
FROM THE BEST-SELLING AUTHOR & WINNER OF THE TAIWAN LITERATURE AWARD
Keith Chen, the second son of a traditional Taiwanese family of seven, runs away from the oppression of his village to Berlin in the hope of finding acceptance as a young gay man.
The novel begins a decade later, when Chen has just been released from prison for killing his boyfriend. He is about to return to his family’s village, a poor and desolate place. With his parents gone, his sisters married, mad, or dead, there is nothing left for him there. As the story unfurls, we learn what tore this family apart and, more importantly, the truth behind the murder of Chen’s boyfriend.
Told in a myriad of voices, both living and dead, and moving through time with deceptive ease, Ghost Town weaves a mesmerizing web of family secrets and countryside superstitions, the search for identity and clash of cultures.
★ “Multidimensional characters, a beautifully realized setting, and an apposite surprise ending… This book is excellent.”–Booklist (Starred Review)
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