Popular Asian Magical Realism Books
Find magical realism books written by authors from Asia for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge. (94)
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Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop by Roselle Lim EN
Country: Asia / 
Philippines
Philippines
Description:
From the critically acclaimed author of Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck and Fortune comes a new delightful novel about exploring all the magical possibilities of life in the most extraordinary city of all: Paris. Vanessa Yu never wanted to see people's fortunes—or misfortunes—in tealeaves. Ever since she can remember, Vanessa has been able to see people's fortunes at the bottom of their teacups. To avoid blurting out their fortunes, she converts to coffee, but somehow fortunes escape and find a way to complicate her life and the ones of those around her. To add to this plight, her romance life is s... continue
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Venom by Saneh Sangsuk EN
ThailandDescription:
The village of Praeknamdang, nestled in the Thai jungle, has fallen under the spell of a corrupt religious leader. Only one family dares to resist his growing power: a couple and their talented ten-year-old son. But one day, while playing in the fields, the boy is attacked by a cobra. Locked in a life and death struggle with the snake, the border between the human and the animal disintegrates. Did the boy simply stray too near to a burrow, or is this a punishment for his family's independent spirit? A gripping existential parable, Venom introduces English language readers to the world of Saneh... continue
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Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao EN
Country: Asia / Philippines
Philippines
Description:
Would you rewrite your destiny if it meant losing a part of your past? _ On a backstreet in Tokyo lies a pawnshop, but not everyone can find it. Most will see only a cosy ramen restaurant. And just the chosen ones - those who are lost - will find a place to pawn their life choices and deepest regrets. Hana Ishikawa wakes on her first morning as the pawnshop's new owner to find it ransacked, the shop's most precious acquisition stolen and her father missing. And then into the shop stumbles a charming stranger, quite unlike other customers. For he offers help, instead of seeking it. Together, th... continue
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Красота-это горе by Эка Курниаван RU
IndonesiaDescription:
Эпический роман индонезийца Эки Курниавана — удивительный синтез истории, мифов, сатиры, семейной саги, романтических приключений и магического реализма. Жизнь прекрасной Деви Аю и ее четырех дочерей — это череда ужасающих, невероятных, чувственных, любовных, безумных и трогательных эпизодов, которые складываются в одну большую историю, наполненную множеством смыслов и уровней. Однажды майским днем Деви Аю поднялась из могилы, где пролежала двадцать один год, вернулась домой и села за стол… Так начинается один из самых удивительных романов наших дней, в котором отчетливы отголоски Николая Гого... continue