Foreign Bodies

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Set in the Philippines, the story follows Emma as she pursues her dream of love and adventure, embodying a colonial mindset. Despite her poetic outlook, she remains blind to the potential harm her presence inflicts on the local culture and people. The novel delves into the complexities of cross-cultural interactions, highlighting the contrasts and connections between Western visitors and their Eastern hosts, while reflecting on the broader implications of Western foreign policy in romanticized encounters.