Last Tang Standing
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| Author | Lauren Ho |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction, Romance |
| Publisher | G. P. Putnam's Sons |
| Publication date | 9 June 2020 |
| Publication place | Singapore |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| ISBN | 0593187814 |
Last Tang Standing is a 2020 debut novel by Malaysian-born author Lauren Ho, who is based in Singapore. The book follows a successful woman in her 30s who becomes the last unmarried member of her generation in her family. Parts of the novel are inspired by Ho's experiences working at a law firm.[1][2]
Reception
[edit]Kirkus Reviews described the novel as "a lush portrayal of Singapore life filled with vibrant characters and a lovable leading lady readers will root for."[2]
Publishers Weekly wrote: "Ho's cute, quippy love story is sure to captivate rom-com fans."[3]
Aleni Moore of Booklist called the novel "charming and witty," recommending it to fans of The Hating Game, Crazy Rich Asians, and "young professional women at a crossroads".[4]
Susan Blumberg-Kason of the Asian Review of Books noted that the book "employs the same formula as the Bridget Jones books, but updated for a globalized 21st century by celebrating multiculturalism and delving into serious subjects like filial piety and intermarriage."[5]
See also
[edit]- Lucie Yi Is Not a Romantic - 2022 novel by Ho
- Bite Me, Royce Taslim - 2024 novel by Ho
References
[edit]- ↑ "Malaysian author's debut novel Last Tang Standing paints blackly comic picture of legal grind in Singapore". The Straits Times. 2020-06-29. Archived from the original on 2025-03-20. Retrieved 2026-09-25.
- 1 2 "Last Tang Standing". Kirkus Reviews. 1 April 2020. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- ↑ "Last Tang Standing". Publishers Weekly. 30 March 2020. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- ↑ Moore, Aleni (15 April 2020). "Last Tang Standing". Booklist. ProQuest 2388875869. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- ↑ Blumberg-Kason, Susan (17 May 2020). ""Last Tang Standing" by Lauren Ho". Asian Review of Books. Retrieved 20 March 2025.