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Thorns and Waves is a poignant queer prose reader. It gathers 27 authors exploring love, identity, and healing.
⟡ 27 renowned queer authors
⟡ Decades of LGBTQ+ history
⟡ Breaks gender stereotypes
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Taiwan's premier queer prose collection
Thorns bring scars, and waves bring surges of desires.
We are navigating this sea, seeking undefined freedom.
Thorns and Waves is curated by Yang Chia-Hsien.
Featuring 27 authors, it unfolds the truest queer lives.
Gathers 27 renowned authors to depict diverse queer lives.
Dives deep into daily struggles, love, illness, and joy.
Sheds societal labels, proving no one needs to fit into molds.
Find a sanctuary for your soul in the waves of words.

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Reading Thorns and Waves is like walking alongside each generation through their intimate emotional paths. It captures youthful restlessness, bruises from societal clashes, and the glimmers of finding connection in ordinary days. More than a historical record, it’s a gentle embrace. It ensures that every soul who has ever felt lost in their gender expression or desires can find a profound sense of belonging within these pages.
Let these words embrace every version of you in quiet moments.
Turn on a warm light and let the poignant prose guide you to peaceful sleep.
Find strength to break free when feeling confused about love, family, or identity.
Share a resonant essay with your partner to deeply understand each other's journeys.
| Title | Thorns and Waves: Taiwanese Queer Prose Reader |
|---|---|
| Editor | Yang Chia-Hsien |
| Authors | Pai Hsien-yung, Chiu Miao-chin & 25 others |
| Genre | Prose Collection / Queer Literature |
Absolutely. It deeply explores love, family, and self-identity. Readers of all orientations can find profound resonance in these cross-generational stories.
The book curates outstanding queer prose spanning nearly half a century (1982-2019), collecting classic works from renowned authors into an essential literary record.
The new edition features optimized binding and layout for a more comfortable reading experience, reaffirming the timeless relevance of these words.
Not at all. Divided into nine thematic sections, you can freely choose topics that align with your current mood—such as love, illness, or daily life.
Yes. The heartfelt writing offers gentle companionship and support, making it an ideal gift for anyone navigating gender and emotional self-discovery.

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