Lucky Ticket

Discover the captivating collection 'Lucky Ticket' by Joey Bui, a thought-provoking masterpiece that explores the intricate tapestry of human experiences through a diverse array of characters. This trade paperback is a brilliant journey through Saigon's bustling streets, where an endearing elderly ticket seller unfolds tales of hope, dreams, and the pursuit of identity. With 256 pages of gripping narratives, 'Lucky Ticket' delves into the complexity of mixed-race relationships, generational conflicts, and the harsh realities of war and displacement. In 'Mekong Love,' young lovers navigate their feelings amidst societal constraints, while 'Abu Dhabi Gently' tells a poignant story of a Vietnamese migrant worker’s aspirations as he journeys to the UAE for love. The comic-tragic essence of the title story, 'Lucky Ticket,' leaves readers pondering their paths and fortunes. This contemporary literary gem, published by The Text Publishing Company in 2019, is perfect for anyone seeking profound insights into life and identity. Immerse yourself in these evocative tales and understand the nuances of belonging and connection in a rapidly changing world. Order now to enjoy free shipping on your purchase and experience the magic of Joey Bui's storytelling.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922268020
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 256


Description:
Fortunes rise and fall. One day you have a lucky ticket and get a dinner so good and you eat so much that you think you'll never need to eat again. You get busy making plans and then the hunger comes looking for you. I'm just an old man selling lucky tickets, but my theory is that we all get our turn in the end. I've had my turn at fortune. It was some years ago, maybe 2002, because I remember that was when S i G n was less red and bright with fried chicken signs everywhere.

A highly original collection of stories by a talented young writer. In the comic-tragic eponymous story, 'Lucky Ticket', the narrator, a genial, disabled old man, whose spirit is far from crushed, sells lottery tickets on a street corner in bustling Saigon. In 'Mekong Love', two young people in a restrictive society try to find a way to consummate their relationship-in an extraordinary tropical landscape.

In 'Abu Dhabi Gently', a story of dreams and disappointment, of camaraderie and disillusionment, a migrant worker leaves Vietnam to earn money in the UAE in order to be able to marry his fiancee. 'White Washed' depicts a strained friendship between two students in Melbourne, the Vietnamese narrator and a white girl. What does it mean to be Asian? What does it mean to be white? And what makes up identity?

In Lucky Ticket, Joey Bui introduces a diverse range of characters, all with distinctive voices, and makes us think differently about identity, mixed-race relationships, difficulties between family generations, war and dislocation.

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