Book
King of the armadillos / Wendy Chin-Tanner.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250843005 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: viii, 322 pages ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Flatiron Books, 2023.
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| Subject: | Chinese Americans > Fiction. Families > Fiction. Leprosy > Patients > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Bildungsromans. Historical fiction. Novels. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | FIC ChinT | 31681010333284 | FICTION | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"A transcendent debut novel about family, love, and belonging, set against the backdrops of 1950s New York City and a historical leprosarium in Louisiana, following one young man's quest to not only survive, but live a full and vibrant life Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Woodson's Red at The Bone, Netflix's Atypical, and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Victor Chin's life is turned upside down at the tender age of 15. Diagnosed with Hansen's disease, otherwise known as leprosy, he's forced to leave the familiar confines of his father's laundry business in the Bronx - the only home he's known since emigrating from China with his older brother - to quarantine alongside patients from all over the country at a federal institution in Carville. At first, Victor is scared not only of the disease, but of the confinement, and wants nothing more than to flee. Between treatments he dreams of escape and imagines his life as a fugitive. But soon he finds a new sense of freedom far from home - one without the pull of obligations to his family, or the laundry business, or his mother back in China. Here, in the company of an unforgettable cast of characters, Victor finds refuge in music and experiences first love, jealousy, betrayal, and even tragedy. But with the promise of a life-changing cure on the horizon, Victor's time at Carville is running out, and he has some difficult choices to make. A groundbreaking work of historical fiction, King of the Armadillos announces Wendy Chin-Tanner as an extraordinary new voice. Inspired by her father's experience as a young patient at Carville, this tender coming-of-age novel is a captivating look at a forgotten radical community and a lyrical exploration of the power of art"-- - Baker & Taylor
After a leprosy diagnosis, the son of Chinese immigrants must leave 1950s Bronx to quarantine at a federal institution in Carville, where he experiences a new sense of freedom and takes refuge in music, experiences, love and new friends. - McMillan Palgrave
2025 LOUISIANA LITERARY AWARD WINNER ⢠BEST BOOK OF SUMMER 2023: The Boston Globe, Deep South Magazine, Ms. Magazine, BookRiot ⢠TOP 20 BOOKS OF 2023: BookBrowse
"Brilliant, absorbing, and powerfully moving." âCheryl Strayed, New York Times bestselling author of Wild
â[A] gripping and tenderly executed drama." âThe New York Times
A novel about family, love, and belonging, set against the backdrops of 1950s New York City and Louisiana, following one young manâs quest to survive an often misunderstood disease, and find love, music, and himself, in the process.
Victor Chinâs life is turned upside down at the tender age of 15. Diagnosed with Hansenâs disease, otherwise known as leprosy, heâs forced to leave the familiar confines of his fatherâs laundry business in the Bronx â the only home heâs known since emigrating from China with his older brother â to quarantine alongside patients from all over the country at a federal institution in Carville.
At first, Victor is scared not only of the disease, but of the confinement, and wants nothing more than to flee. Between treatments he dreams of escape and imagines his life as a fugitive. But soon he finds a new sense of freedom far from home â one without the pull of obligations to his family, the laundry business, or his mother back in China. Here, in the company of an unforgettable cast of characters, Victor finds refuge in music and experiences first love, jealousy, betrayal, and even tragedy. But with the promise of a life-changing cure on the horizon, Victorâs time at Carville is running out, and he has some difficult choices to make.
A page turning work of historical fiction, King of the Armadillos announces Wendy Chin-Tanner as an extraordinary new voice. Inspired by her fatherâs experience as a young patient at Carville, this tender novel is a captivating and lyrical exploration of the power of art.
