{"title":"Terao Tetsuya","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cstrong\u003eTerao Tetsuya\u003c\/strong\u003e, a compelling voice in contemporary fiction. Known for his ability to weave intricate narratives with depth and precision, Tetsuya captures the complexities of human experience in a way that resonates deeply with readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eSpent Bullets\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies his skill in crafting stories that are both thought-provoking and engaging. Set against a backdrop that highlights both personal and societal struggles, the book invites readers to explore themes of morality, identity, and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTetsuya's writing style is characterised by vividly drawn characters and evocative prose. His stories often delve into the heart of cultural and existential quandaries, offering readers a chance to reflect on the intricacies of life and the choices we face. Whether you are a long-time fan or new to his work, Tetsuya's collection promises an enthralling journey through the realms of general fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of Terao Tetsuya today, and experience the artistry that has earned him a place among notable contemporary authors.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"spent-bullets-by-terao-tetsuya-9780063476615","title":"Spent Bullets","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet in Taiwan and the Silicon Valley, a collection of linked stories that explore the meaning of success and the purpose of existence, centred on the short life and long shadow of an engineering genius who descends deeper into despair while rising higher on the professional ladder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hard-working geniuses of \u003cem\u003eSpent Bullets\u003c\/em\u003e are the crème de la crème of the meritocracy. Educated in the best schools in Taiwan, they move to lucrative positions in America’s big tech, reaching the pinnacle of career prestige. Yet there is a dark side to their relentless focus and achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an age that idolises success, Terao Tetsuya’s piercing collection explores the grotesque contortions of psyches shaped by hyper-competitive systems, where the measure of one’s worth is a capacity for suffering—witnessed through the brief, shining life of Jie-Heng, a prodigy who can solve any logic problem—but not the problem of human relations. Jie-Heng mostly does what is expected of him, even if it means diminishing his individuality. A young man with no centre to ground him, he tries to fit in, yet fails to connect because of other people’s fear, misunderstanding, resentment, and obsessive adoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis most vital deviation is a perverse, longstanding relationship with Wu Yi-Hsiang, a tormentor turned lover who offers a thin tether to reality. Wu Yi-Hsiang is fascinated by Jie-Heng’s intellect and, with his own anxious need to please, carefully tends to Jie-Heng's desire for debasement. When Jie-Heng’s yearning to embrace the void is tragically realised, he leaves behind a host of unanswered questions, complicated feelings, and cohorts who carry his memory like a bullet in a glass case that will never tarnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA searing look at our time and culture, Terao Tetsuya exposes the absurdity of striving: to make money, to be a better person, to be someone you're not. With cool, calculating precision, he illuminates the promise and peril of gifted young people who patiently bear the burdens of their fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTranslated from Chinese by Kevin Wang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46813090873580,"sku":"9780063476615","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780063476615.jpg?v=1757688091"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/terao-tetsuya.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}