Tash Aw
Tash Aw is a Malaysian author celebrated for his intricate storytelling and exploration of cultural identity. His new novel, 'The South,' delves into the complexities of love and class dynamics within a rural Malaysian setting, highlighting the personal and political struggles faced by its characters against a backdrop of social change.
Born on Nov 04, 1976 (48 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 47,959 | $2,700,000 | 1,907$ |
| Canada | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 23,591 | $1,700,000 | 1,055$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 7,791 | $160,000 | 129$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,668 | $56,000 | 45$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,966 | $5,100 | 3$ |
| Totals | 6 | 122,660,538 | 83,975 | $4,621,100 | 3,139$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Hungary:
Tash Aw is another previously nominated author featured on the longlist.
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Slovenia:
Tash Aw is the author of The South, which is in the running for the Booker Prize.
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Canada:
Tash Aw will be the first Malaysian winner if he takes the prize for 'The South.'
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United Kingdom:
Tash Aw is one of the authors longlisted for the Booker prize.
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Ireland:
Tash Aw, a Malaysian author, is longlisted for a third time.
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United Kingdom:
Aw is longlisted for the third time for his latest book The South.
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United Kingdom:
Tash Aw’s The South is set in rural Malaysia and unfolds in a gentler key.
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