Last Tang Standing
Navigating love and family in modern Singapore
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:11th Jun '20
Should be back in stock very soon
Andrea Tang's life unravels as she navigates career pressures, family expectations, and romantic challenges in Last Tang Standing.
In Last Tang Standing, we follow the life of Andrea Tang, a young woman navigating the pressures of family expectations, career ambitions, and the complexities of modern romance. Like many children of Chinese immigrants, Andrea feels the weight of her mother’s dreams resting on her shoulders. She is on the cusp of becoming a partner at a prestigious law firm in Singapore, living in a desirable neighborhood, and dating a seemingly perfect boyfriend. However, as life unfolds, the carefully constructed plans begin to unravel, leading Andrea on a journey of self-discovery and laughter.
As her perfect world starts to crumble, Andrea faces a series of challenges that test her resilience and sense of identity. A charming new colleague threatens her promotion, her financial situation becomes increasingly dire, and her relationship status takes an unexpected turn. With her last single cousin getting engaged, Andrea finds herself at the center of her family's relentless matchmaking efforts. This comedic tale explores the chaos that ensues when family, career, and love collide.
Last Tang Standing is a delightful exploration of love, friendship, and the often intrusive nature of family. With a narrative filled with humor and relatable experiences, readers will find themselves rooting for Andrea as she learns to embrace her flaws and redefine her own happiness. This book is perfect for fans of romantic comedies and those who appreciate a witty, heartfelt story.
‘I absolutely adored it. It is the funniest rom-com I've read in a very long time … Andrea stole my heart … I cannot wait to get my hands on whatever Lauren Ho writes next’, Beth O’Leary, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Flatshare
‘Andrea Tang is wise, witty, flawed and perfectly written. I adored her story, and felt so seen by it. If you loved Crazy Rich Asians you'll gobble this up!’ Laura Jane Williams bestselling author of Our Stop
‘Both joyfully entertaining and socially perceptive, Lauren’s debut is a vivid read on dating, work and family in Singapore through the lens of a brutally honest protagonist of gold. I loved it’ Naoise Dolan, author of Exciting Times
‘Last Tang Standing is a fun, funny, addictive adventure starring a loveable heroine with impeccable taste in handbags (if not men). Relatable and romantic, Andrea Tang will have you nodding along and shaking your head in equal measure as she tries to balance friends, family, romance and her career. A perfect summer page-turner from Lauren Ho, I loved it’ Lindsey Kelk, bestselling author of the I Heart Series
‘This book is an absolute delight. Andrea Tang is the protagonist that we all need to remind us of the complications of navigating our thirties. Lauren brings humour and heart to the glittering, fast-paced landscape of Singapore’ Balli Kaur Jaswal, author of Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows
‘Witty, vibrant and full of characters I'd love to go for drinks with. As a reader who loved Bridget Jones back in the day, I'd say that Andrea is the millennial Bridget’ Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City
‘Hilarious … Last Tang Standing is not just a novel about Asian women, it’s a story about women everywhere as we fight for our personal happiness, love and respect’ Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, bestselling author of The Mountains Sing
ISBN: 9780008400071
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 27mm
Weight: 280g
416 pages