Last Tang Standing
 First edition cover | |
| Author | Lauren Ho |
|---|---|
| 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 novel by Malaysian-born author Lauren Ho, who is based in Singapore. The book, Ho's debut, 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]
Reception
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]
References
- ↑ Ho, Olivia (29 June 2020). "Malaysian author's debut novel Last Tang Standing paints blackly comic picture of legal grind in Singapore". The Straits Times. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- ↑ "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.