Banana King Ngôo Tsín-suī
- 2024 INDIES Finalist
- Finalist, Historical (Adult Fiction)
- 2024 INDIES Finalist
- Finalist, Multicultural (Adult Fiction)
“Lee’s historical novel…recounts the true story of [Ngôo Tsín-suī] who massively expanded Taiwan’s banana trade during dark days of martial law… Lee’s depiction of Tsín-suī as an innovator who put cash in the hands of small farmers is inspiring, and his story offers life lessons as well as obvious warnings about authoritarian government. Smith’s translation uses natural, contemporary English while preserving what he can of the original languages.—Kirkus Reviews
