Deadline for love and other stories

by Catherine Lim

The 12 stories in this collection electrify by their dazzling diversity of subject, their relentless observation and comments and their adroit use of language. Through the dark labyrinths of the secret lives of men and women in Singapore, Catherine Lim once again uses her sharp powers of observation to comment masterfully on our complex relationships against the immense and brilliant backdrop of our society's achievements. Laying bare the infinite longing and inevitable weakness of the human heart, these stories celebrate the surprising power of love and its effects on every one of us.

145 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

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林宝音 in Chinese

Catherine Lim Poh Imm (Chinese: 林宝音; pinyin: Lín Bǎoyīn, born 21 March 1942) is a Singaporean fiction author known for writing about Singapore society and of themes of traditional Chinese culture. Hailed as the "doyenne of Singapore writers", Lim has published nine collections of short stories, five novels, two poetry collections, and numerous political commentaries to date.

(from Wikipedia)

Reviews

[Rachel Melinek · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the first time that I've read anything by Catherine Lim. I liked the writing style and the slight twist with stories. Definately an author I want to read more of.

[Phing Lim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Favorite Singapore short stories author. I love how she ends all her short stories - with an expected twist!

[Superhuman · Rating 5 out of 5]

it's nice