Locked Out: Stories Far from Home

by Alison Jean Lester

Travel to St. Louis, Tokyo, Colombo, and Singapore with Alison Jean Lester's challenging, charming characters as they grapple with a sense of dislocation and the nagging possibility of betrayal that accompanies new beginnings. Lester writes evocatively about the many facets of being far from home or uncomfortable where home is. These stories will appeal to seasoned and armchair travelers alike.

202 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2006

Reviews

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great book and an easy read since it's actually several short stories. The title makes sense to me now. Well, the subtitle anyway. "Stories Far From Home." The author is an American living in Singapore. This book is made up of several short stories about Americans living in foreign countries - Japan, Singapore, etc. The stories are well-developed (or as well-developed as can be for short stories), and in several cases I found myself wishing the story had gone on. I want to know what happened next!

[Anggi Hafiz Al Hakam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kumpulan cerpen yang bercerita tentang banyak hal. Cinta, harapan, dan hidup itu sendiri. Ditulis oleh Alison ketika ia sedang jauh dari rumah. Tepatnya ketika ia sedang mengikuti suaminya yang seorang ekspatriat.

Ada satu cerpen yang mengambil latar Pulau Bintan. Pulau dimana rupiah tidak bertuan rumah. Menarik sekali untuk mengamati bisnis pariwisata disana dari sudut pandang seorang warga negara asing. Dalam bentuk cerpen, tentunya.

[Ivan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a MUST READ book for basically everyone who understands English and some Asian cultures. A compilation of short stories from India, Singapore and others, consisting of themes from love, deception, romance, and some action... Very good. One flaw though, no stories in Indonesia! Other than that, its perfect.