What the Water Buffalo Wrought

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Set against the backdrop of Taiwan, the story begins with an unexpected event at the Taipei airport, leading to a profound friendship between a Chinese literature professor and an American graduate student. Their bond expands to include a diverse group of lonely individuals, each bearing their own traumas and secrets. As they navigate joys and tragedies together, they form a makeshift family. The narrative culminates in a wedding celebration in California, interrupted by a devastating earthquake that challenges their newfound connections and resilience.