- Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; New edition edition (25 May 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140234667
- ISBN-13: 978-0140234664
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.6 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 552,951 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This is the story of a 12-year-old Thai boy called Mr Little Frog. The year is 1963 and he lives on the family estate in Bangkok. He refuses to accept that he is Thai, eats English food, speaks only English and answers to the name of Justin.
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Format:Paperback
this is a brilliant book, an excellent story of growing up in a wealthy family compound in Thialand, wonderfull imagery, very evocative. the author uses Thai words when he can't quite find the english equivelent with a dictionary at the front to help you understand gets a little tiresome but you have to look the words up to get the feeling he wants to get accross - there is a wonderful description of his familly trying to spice up the bland western food justin loves!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
A touching story about the childhood of a Thai boy
3 Feb 1999
Format:Hardcover
"Jasmine Nights" is riduculously funny beyond belief. Somtow's memory of chilhood seems unembellished by adult pretension, and at the same time he does not gloss anything over - confusion and idealsim are equally and honestly portrayed. Justin, a.k.a. Lttle Frog, the adolescent hero of the novel, lives a life of secluded luxury and lonileness in his mansion in Thailand. The book follows his journey while he makes friends, discovers the complexities of death and sex, and eventually reconciles himself to his Thai identity. The book is hilarious because Little Frog possesses the rare gift of honesty and a will to discover the truth at whatever cost, which leads him into several interesting situations.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Jasmine Nights - A coming of age fable that bubbles with lif
15 Nov 2001
Format:Hardcover
I have read and read this book many times, and subsequently lent it to a friend who lost it (!!!) but this is one of the few books that has stuck in my heart.
Little Frog, alienated from his Thai surroundings and yet determined to find his own culture, observes the world and his mad aunts with detached honesty and affection. And yet, when he feels, how he feels!
This is a book that rejoices in youth, childhood and growing up, and its magical realism supports Little Frog's reality that is rather odd. He's living in a world of adults who can't seem to get it together.
This is a book to buy for yourself, friends and children who'll be facing the world as they step out to explore.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
One of the best novels of the 20th century!
10 Nov 1999
Format:Hardcover
This novel addresses coming of age issues, race dynamics and class conflicts with an unparalelled wit and perception. I give it my highest recommendation.
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