About this ebook
Nefarious characters and the oppressed interact in modern Asia’s richly-textured familiar and amoral setting. At once dark and surreal yet heartwarming, this collection was written during the author’s 15-year stint in Malaysia and hits hard in many ways. Marc de Faoite’s gritty and satirical storytelling hints at traditional folklore with a brush of Zola’s detached naturalism. The initial primal shock cuts deep but these controversial and revealing stories of human longing and hope will stay with you for a long time.
"A collection with an unmistakable heart." - Shih-Li Kow
Read Lime Pickled and Other Stories today and discover new Asian writing.
About the author
Born in Dublin, Marc de Faoite is a freelance writer and editor. Based in Malaysia from 2007 to 2022, he regularly reviewed books for The Star and The Vibes. He now lives at the foot of the French Alps. He was runner-up for The D.K. Dutt Award for Literary Excellence in both 2015 and 2016, and runner-up for the inaugural Fay Khoo Award for Food and Drink Writing in 2016. Tropical Madness, a collection of his short stories, was longlisted for the 2014 Frank O’Connor International Short Story Prize.
