Now Available: Bright, by Duanwad Pimwana
We’re thrilled to announce the release of Bright, a book that Publishers Weekly(opens in a new tab) has called an “enchanting debut…melancholy-tinged but still exuberant.”
Translated by Mui Poopoksakul, Bright follows the young Kampol after he’s abandoned by his family. Adopted by the community, Kampol is soon being raised by figures like Chong the shopkeeper, who rents out calls on his telephone and goes into debt extending his customers endless credit.
Pimwana’s urban, at times gritty vignettes are balanced with a folk-tale-like feel and a charmingly wry sense of humor. Together, they combine into the off-beat, satisfying, and sometimes magical coming-of-age story of an unforgettable young boy and the timeless legends, traditions, and personalities that go into his formation.
“Readers will enjoy Kampol’s antics, the colorful side characters, and glimpses of Thai culture in this melancholy-tinged but still exuberant novel.” — Publishers Weekly(opens in a new tab)
“Kampol’s journey to adulthood provides a glimpse into not just another culture, but another way of seeing the world.” — Barnes & Noble(opens in a new tab)
Recommended in The New York Times’(opens in a new tab) “Globetrotting” feature of 2019 world literature.
“Bright will prove to be seminal for Thailand’s place in the literary world.” — Prabda Yoon, author of Moving Parts
Read an interview(opens in a new tab) with translator Mui Poopoksakul and another with the author and translator(opens in a new tab).
Order your copy today!
And don’t miss upcoming events with the author and translator:
Tuesday, April 16, 7:30 pm
Translator Mui Poopoksakul in conversation with Saskia Vogel, moderated by Laura Goode
The Bindery
1727 Haight St.
San Francisco, CA
Thursday, May 2, 7 pm
Asia Talks: Duanwad Pimwana(opens in a new tab)
Seattle Art Museum
1300 1st Ave.
Seattle, WA
Saturday, May 4, 3:15 pm
The Heart of a Child(opens in a new tab): Rene Denfeld, Hanne Ørstavik, Duanwad Pimwana, and Mui Poopoksakul, moderated by Elizabeth Rosner
Bay Area Book Festival
Berkeley, CA
