To judge a book by a cover is passé - books should be judged by the readers' ability to complete it in one sitting. But it's a bonus when a book scores in both cover AND content. This book is one of them. Glad I picked this after a rather unsatisfying read. I couldn't put … Continue reading Sugarbread by Balli Kaur Jaswal
Category: singlit
Pilgrimage by Isa Kamari
What I find unique about this book of poems is that it's bilingual - the English translation of the puisi (poem in Malay) is available right beside. I enjoy reading some of the puisi about Umrah (or lesser pilgrimage), some of which I resonate with, but I must admit that the English translations for some of it is underwhelming - … Continue reading Pilgrimage by Isa Kamari
The Sound of Sch by Danielle Lim
The Sound of Sch will let you in on the realities of mental illness, addressing the social stigma associated with it. Danielle witnessed how her uncle's life went on a downward spiral after being diagnosed with schizophrenia. The words move so softly and achingly, like the emotions embedded in the story; the use of the … Continue reading The Sound of Sch by Danielle Lim
