A masterful domestic thriller where a mysterious sanctuary becomes the final line of defense against both external collapse and internal decay.
Categories : Thai Literature , S.E.A. Write Award , 200 THB ,
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The Pollen Room
By Wipas Srithong (S.E.A. Write Award–winning author of 'The Dwarf')
Shortlisted for the 2024 S.E.A. Write Award (Novel)
When an ancestral home conceals more than mere decay, it becomes a vessel for enigmas that threaten to irrevocably alter the lives within. In The Pollen Room, S.E.A. Write Award-winner Wipas Srithong weaves a haunting narrative of a family navigating the precipice of change and a looming existential crisis.
The story unfolds as a family relocates to a second-hand residence—a structure steeped in a heavy, inexplicable silence and a creeping sense of dread. What was intended to be a sanctuary, a space meticulously restored to safeguard their children’s future, gradually begins to warp the thoughts and psyches of its inhabitants. The renovation becomes a labyrinthine struggle against an unseen force.
As the world outside succumbs to the chaos of a devastating pandemic, the family finds themselves besieged by loss and societal collapse. Yet, amidst the turmoil of body and soul, they discover that "the Pollen Room"—a secluded basement chamber—serves as an unlikely crucible for healing. It becomes the sole tether to their collective spirit and the only hope for salvaging their fractured bonds.
This novel is a masterful exploration of the interplay between mystery, domestic warmth, and profound suffering. The Pollen Room challenges our fundamental perceptions of "home" and "family," leaving an indelible mark on the reader’s psyche.
Details
▪️Format : Paperback
▪️Piyavit Tepumnuaysakul : Editor
▪️Designed by ● SM STUDIO | Chirawat Rotaim ●
▪️Published : Mar 2024
▪️Length : 168 pages
▪️ISBN : 978-616-562-059-8
▪️Dimensions (cm) : 10.8 x 17.8
▪️Price : 200 THB
