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The narrative explores the intense pressures faced by two Chinese language teachers in Hong Kong as they navigate a mandated shift from Cantonese to Mandarin. Wai, struggling with her obsession to succeed, ultimately succumbs to despair, while Ling employs her social skills to maintain her position but finds herself increasingly isolated. The story delves into themes of betrayal, the quest for survival, and the impact of societal changes on personal identity, creating a gripping portrait of ambition and psychological turmoil in a challenging educational landscape.

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Tongueless, Yee-Wa Lau

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Rok vydania
2025
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Jazyk
anglicky
Rok vydania
2025
Väzba
mäkká
Počet strán
304
ISBN13
9781800812826
Série
Hodnotenie
3,75 z 5
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The narrative explores the intense pressures faced by two Chinese language teachers in Hong Kong as they navigate a mandated shift from Cantonese to Mandarin. Wai, struggling with her obsession to succeed, ultimately succumbs to despair, while Ling employs her social skills to maintain her position but finds herself increasingly isolated. The story delves into themes of betrayal, the quest for survival, and the impact of societal changes on personal identity, creating a gripping portrait of ambition and psychological turmoil in a challenging educational landscape.