The Dwarf
By Wipas Srithong
Winner of the S.E.A. Write Award (2012)
On a macroscopic level, The Dwarf dissects the profound fragilities of human interconnectivity, unveiling the desolate isolation inherent in contemporary existence. Srithong masterfully reflects a collective erosion of human dignity—a world where individuals remain entombed within their own neuroses, yearning for connection yet paradoxically recoiling from its demands. Across its 440 pages, the novel explores a chilling psychological phenomenon: the desensitization to the loss of liberty, ultimately portraying a haunting "human state of resignation."
//Synopsis//
The trajectory of "The Dwarf" finds its genesis in a deceptively simple, fleeting impulse within the mind of Krirk—a man defined by a lifelong adherence to his own mercurial whims. Krirk is suddenly possessed by a chilling compulsion: the desire to abduct and imprison another soul. As this obsession crystallizes, the execution begins, and the choice falls upon the dwarf—a man marginalized by his physical deformity and relegated to the fringes of society as a low-wage laborer. For this man, social integration is a mere phantasm; he exists in a vacuum of profound isolation, devoid of companionship or social standing. His existence is so utterly inconsequential to the world that his sudden disappearance fails to elicit even a tremor of suspicion.
Critical Acclaim
"A work of striking modernity and intellectual rigor. In my estimation, The Dwarf stands as the preeminent Thai novel of the past several decades." — Charoonporn Parapakpralai
"Srithong’s work attains a distinct superiority through its narrative execution. It is not merely the technique that astounds, but the very essence of the story itself—a narrative of singular originality, unlike anything previously encountered in Thai literature. Its sheer ingenuity is both baffling and brilliant; one cannot help but marvel at the mind that conceived it." — Chusak Pattarakulvanit
"The true value of this work lies beyond the act of reading; it demands active contemplation and visceral empathy. It compels the reader to foster a deeper reverence for liberty and human equality." — Prabhassorn Sevikul
Details
▪️Format : Hardback
▪️Piyavit Tepumnuaysakul : Editor
▪️Designed by ● SM STUDIO | Chirawat Rotaim ●
▪️Published : Oct 2020
▪️Length : 440 pages
▪️ISBN : 978-616-562-018-5
▪️Dimensions (cm) : 10.8 x 17.8
▪️Price : 400 THB
