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Taiwan Travelogue By Shuang-zi Yang
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Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1644453155
Reader’s Age: Adults 18+
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Author: Shuang-zi Yang (Translated by Lin King)
Release Date: November 12, 2024
Genre: Fiction
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Taiwan Travelogue Paperback – A National Book Award Winning Novel by Shuang-zi Yang
About the Book
Taiwan Travelogue follows Japanese novelist Aoyama Chizuko as she journeys through 1938 colonial Taiwan, guided by her sharp and skilled interpreter Chizuru. What begins as a story of food, friendship, and discovery slowly reveals the quiet power struggles hidden inside even the warmest relationships.
About the Author
Shuang-zi Yang is an acclaimed Taiwanese author known for fiction, essays, manga scripts, and literary criticism. Taiwan Travelogue is her first novel translated into English, and it won her the 2024 National Book Award for Translated Literature and the 2026 International Booker Prize.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is perfect for readers who love layered historical fiction, quiet love stories, and books that explore identity and power with honesty. Fans of literary fiction with rich food writing and East Asian history will find this an unforgettable read.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Taiwan Travelogue based on a true story?
No, it is a work of fiction written by Shuang-zi Yang, though it is cleverly disguised as a rediscovered historical travelogue, blending real history with imagined narrative.
What awards has Taiwan Travelogue won?
The novel won the 2024 National Book Award for Translated Literature and the 2026 International Booker Prize, along with Taiwan’s Golden Tripod Award for its original Mandarin edition.
Is Taiwan Travelogue a romance novel?
It contains a central romantic relationship between two women, but it is best described as literary and historical fiction that explores colonialism, identity, and power alongside the romance.
| Weight | 350 g |
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| Dimensions | 13.97 × 2.16 × 20.83 cm |
Readers will travel through the sights, sounds, and flavors of pre war Taiwan while following a relationship that grows more complicated with every chapter. The novel gently unpacks colonial history, cultural identity, and the emotional cost of unequal power, all while keeping the story warm, personal, and deeply human. By the end, readers gain a fresh perspective on Taiwan's past and the quiet ways history shapes our closest relationships.
