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Bangkok Wakes to Rain

Pitchaya Sudbanthad
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Bangkok Wakes to Rain

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2019

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Pitchaya Sudbanthad

Bangkok Wakes to Rain

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Science Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Bangkok, Thailand • Various

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Bangkok Wakes to Rain by Pitchaya Sudbanthad is a novel that weaves together the lives of various people in Bangkok across different time periods. Their stories are interconnected through a single house, offering readers a glimpse into the city’s past, present, and future, highlighting themes of change, resilience, and the passage of time.

Mysterious

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

3.7

3,731 ratings

57%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Bangkok Wakes to Rain by Pitchaya Sudbanthad is praised for its evocative prose and intricate structure, weaving together multiple timelines and characters to reflect Bangkok's transformation. The vivid portrayal of the city's culture is a highlight. However, some readers find the narrative shifts disorienting, and the plethora of characters can be overwhelming. Overall, it's a compelling yet complex read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Bangkok Wakes to Rain?

Readers who appreciate multi-generational sagas, complex narratives, and atmospheric settings will enjoy Bangkok Wakes to Rain. Fans of works like David Mitchell's Cloud Atlas or Yoko Ogawa's The Housekeeper and the Professor will find similar narrative richness and depth.

3.7

3,731 ratings

57%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Science Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Bangkok, Thailand • Various

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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