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In the 1950s, the street boys of Singapore caught and bet on their wrestling spiders, gaining not only money but also power and prestige as they won. Backgrounded against age-old vices, superstitions, urban legends, as well as a dangerous world of youth gangs and a tumultuous period in Singapore’s history, Spider Boys is a moving and sensual story that draws the reader into turning its pages as if by a beguiling, hypnotic force, alternating arousing and repelling him.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Youth, superstition, and power in 1950s Singapore.
Who is this book for?
Spider Boys offers a captivating glimpse into a gritty, turbulent era of Singapore's history. If you're fascinated by stories of youthful rebellion, superstitions, and underground worlds, this book pulls you into its hypnotic narrative with vivid characters and charged scenes. It's a compelling read that immerses you in the complex lives of boys navigating their dangerous pursuits.
