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instantoats (Singapore) (2008/02/17):
Set mostly in Malaysia, with a fair amount of action happening during the Japanese Occupation, I could identify a lot with it as my grandparents lived through those times as well. The story unfolds through narratives of the various characters, and i liked the way it adds layers and dimensions to the story. However, I found it an emotionally heavy book with the author ditching a couple of characters once they've gained normalcy/happiness in their lives, preferring to focus on the struggles/pain of the rest of the characters. As someone who prefers light, humorous reads, this is a really depressing book for me, along the likes of The Kite Runner.
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