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giralka's review against another edition
3.0
I only like three out of fifteen short stories. All the stories are well written but most of them are left hanging, the not so great kind of hanging because it's like you're more of spreading rumors instead of telling a proper story. Good try though.
misspalah's review against another edition
4.0
I literally have no regret buying this book. I was a bit skeptical at first because it's a local product. Fixi has Been famous of producing a very odd and peculiar novels but no once I took interest in buying them until I've found this one in book stores. There are some mind blowing stories but there are some stories is so Sub par to me. However, I'm satisfied with how this book turned out to me. I'm giving this book 4 stars.
heatherjay94's review against another edition
2.0
I was really excited when I found this book sitting on a shelf in MPH. I have realized recently that I'd never read any stories that take place in Malaysia - something I decided that I'd like to change. I bought it despite the finding the manifesto rather off-putting, which felt like the most pretentious thing I've read in a while. The book was okay, I suppose. Out of the 15 stories it offered I felt like the only ones I truly enjoyed were 'A Gift of Flowers' (i liked the idea of the travelling bouquet, though the execution left a lot to be desired still) and the witty 'Mud' (with politically incorrect jokes that had me laughing and then feeling mildly guilty afterwards). Many others felt like they had promising premises but the execution fell short of their ambitions. I didn't come expecting to like all the stories - it's an anthology, after all, and a mixed bag is to be expected - but 2 out of 15 is disappointing, to be honest. Maybe I'll have better luck with the next volume. I can appreciate the message most of these stories are trying to bring to light, though, and the fact that this book is even a thing at all.
qomareads's review against another edition
3.0
Oh well, this is the first from the 4 volumes. I have to say I can't wait for the next volumes. Since there are 14 short stories inside this volume it's hard to rate it. I love a little twist at the ending of few stories. It's like watching a thriller movie. There's murder, death and blood. Not that creepy but heck this is not innocent at all.
My favourites will be The Runner, After Dark My Love and The Machete and Me.
A must try if you love thriller. You'll never ever see KL as it used to be.
My favourites will be The Runner, After Dark My Love and The Machete and Me.
A must try if you love thriller. You'll never ever see KL as it used to be.
heyfarahey's review against another edition
3.0
I only liked 7 short stories out of 15. These seven shorties in my preference are better than my favs in White KL Noir.
But the remaining shorties (which I didnt like) in White KL Noir are better than the Red ones.
My favourites:
- Kiss From A Rose by F. Johanabas
- Chasing Butterflies In The Night by Kris Williamson
- Vanished by Khairulnizam Bakeri (you sir, never disappoint me)
- Cannibal vs Ah Long by Megat Ishak
- The Machete and Me by Dayang Noor
- The Unbeliever by Amir Hafizi
- Mud by Brian Gomez
But the remaining shorties (which I didnt like) in White KL Noir are better than the Red ones.
My favourites:
- Kiss From A Rose by F. Johanabas
- Chasing Butterflies In The Night by Kris Williamson
- Vanished by Khairulnizam Bakeri (you sir, never disappoint me)
- Cannibal vs Ah Long by Megat Ishak
- The Machete and Me by Dayang Noor
- The Unbeliever by Amir Hafizi
- Mud by Brian Gomez
qomareads's review
3.0
Oh well, this is the first from the 4 volumes. I have to say I can't wait for the next volumes. Since there are 14 short stories inside this volume it's hard to rate it. I love a little twist at the ending of few stories. It's like watching a thriller movie. There's murder, death and blood. Not that creepy but heck this is not innocent at all.
My favourites will be The Runner, After Dark My Love and The Machete and Me.
A must try if you love thriller. You'll never ever see KL as it used to be.
My favourites will be The Runner, After Dark My Love and The Machete and Me.
A must try if you love thriller. You'll never ever see KL as it used to be.
frhwrdn's review
3.0
Not my cup of tea. But cool, I tried something new although some stories felt a bit cliche(?)
giralka's review
3.0
I only like three out of fifteen short stories. All the stories are well written but most of them are left hanging, the not so great kind of hanging because it's like you're more of spreading rumors instead of telling a proper story. Good try though.