{"title":"Shirley Le","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the talented author Shirley Le. Her writing deftly explores themes of identity, culture, and belonging, drawing readers into the lives of her relatable characters. Known for her insightful storytelling and engaging narrative style, Shirley Le offers a fresh voice in the realm of general fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer novel \u003cem\u003eFunny Ethnics\u003c\/em\u003e is a testament to her skill in capturing the complexities of cultural dynamics with both wit and poignancy. This book invites readers to step into a richly woven tale that balances humour with genuine emotional depth, shedding light on the everyday experiences that shape and define us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShirley Le's writing is characterised by its vibrant dialogue and memorable characters, making her stories both entertaining and thought-provoking. Whether you're new to her work or a longtime fan, her stories are sure to resonate and linger long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the creative world of Shirley Le through our carefully curated selection, and discover the stories that bring her unique voice to life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"funny-ethnics-by-shirley-le-9781922863737","title":"Funny Ethnics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI looked at the streets of Yagoona through eyes stinging with melted Maybelline liquid liner. Yagoona looked back at me, the wannabe hipster who dreamed of moving to a share house in the inner west, and cackled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFunny Ethnics\u003c\/em\u003e catapults readers into the sprawling city-within-a-city that is Western Sydney and the world of Sylvia Nguyen: only child of Vietnamese refugee parents, unexceptional student, exceptional self-doubter. It's a place where migrants from across the world converge, and identity is a slippery, ever-shifting beast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJumping through snapshots of Sylvia's life - from childhood to something resembling adulthood - this novel is about square pegs and round holes, those who belong and those on the fringes. It's a funhouse mirror held up to modern Australia revealing suburban fortune tellers, train-carriage preachers, crumbling friendships and bad stand-up comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eFunny Ethnics\u003c\/em\u003e, Shirley Le uses a coming-of-age tale to reveal a side of Australia so ordinary that it's entirely bizarre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711592878316,"sku":"9781922863737","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17048493482872.jpg?v=1754231342"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/shirley-le.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}