Uncanny Valley : a Collection of Short Stories
- List Price: $14.99
- Binding: Paperback
- Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Priva
- Publish date: 08/01/2017
Description:
The Apex -- A construction worker faces a difficult decision. The Man with the Golden Tongue -- A food critic learns a critical lesson about the ego. Merlion's Magic -- A fiancee discovers a magical truth about her beau and Singapore. Adrift -- A naturalized citizen encounters a refugee. The Mentor -- A mentor is conflicted by his pupil's talent. Right History -- A professor loses his tenure after questioning a singular version of history. Moral Clarity in Small Numbers -- A new graduate realizes the importance of numbers in Singapore. Hunger -- A tuition teacher strives to keep his terrible addiction at bay. Sharks in Singapore -- A fraudster brings us into the world of predators in the city-state. Uncanny Valley -- A minister investigates the ability of virtual reality to predict social norms. Weapons of Mass Destruction -- An escort unleashes a deadly weapon that devastates the financial markets. Home Game -- A Chinese-born badminton star agonizes over loyalty to her new home or to her ancestral homeland.
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