{"product_id":"last-tang-standing-9780593187814","title":"Last Tang Standing","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLast Tang Standing by Lauren Ho\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrazy Rich Asians\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eBridget Jones's Diary\u003c\/i\u003e in this funny and irresistible debut novel about the pursuit of happiness, surviving one's thirties intact, and opening oneself up to love.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt thirty-three, Andrea Tang is living the dream: She has a successful career as a lawyer, a posh condo, and a clutch of fun-loving friends who are always in the know about Singapore's hottest clubs. All she has to do is make law partner, and her life will be perfect. And if she's about to become the lone unmarried member of her generation in the Tang clan—a disappointment her meddling Chinese-Malaysian family won't let her forget—well, she doesn't need a man to complete her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet when a chance encounter with charming, wealthy entrepreneur Eric Deng offers her a glimpse of an exciting, limitless future, Andrea decides to give Mr. Right-for-her-family a chance. Too bad Suresh Aditparan, her office rival and the last man her family would approve of, keeps throwing a wrench in her plans. Now Andrea can't help but wonder: In the endless tug-of-war between pleasing others and pleasing herself, is there room for everyone to win?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Contemporary Romance Novel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition from G.P. Putnam's Sons delivers a refreshing take on modern dating and family expectations in Singapore. Perfect for readers who enjoyed \u003ci\u003eCrazy Rich Asians\u003c\/i\u003e and are looking for humorous stories about single women navigating their thirties while balancing cultural traditions with personal desires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLauren Ho's debut captures the complexities of being a career-driven woman in your thirties, dealing with family pressure to settle down while building a successful legal career. The novel explores themes of cultural identity, family dynamics, and the universal struggle between meeting others' expectations and staying true to yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal as a beach read or book club pick, this romantic comedy offers both entertainment and insight into contemporary Asian family life. The story resonates with anyone who has felt torn between honoring family traditions and forging their own path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLauren Ho\u003c\/b\u003e is a reformed legal counsel who writes funny stories. Hailing from Malaysia, she lived in the United Kingdom, France, and Luxembourg before moving with her family to Singapore, where she is ostensibly working on her next novel. \u003ci\u003eLast Tang Standing\u003c\/i\u003e is not based on her mother. At all. Seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"G.P. Putnam's Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493495247122,"sku":"9780593187814","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_73a805ff-4a9d-4feb-a8c7-db8367fcae88.jpg?v=1730649905","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/last-tang-standing-9780593187814","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}