A review by c3rem0nials
Ponti by Sharlene Teo

dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

i've read this book before. it is so hard not to DEVOUR this book, i spent my whole day with this book by my side. this book was my EEAO before it happened. a really haunting exploration of the generational trauma between szu and amisa, the awkward and homoerotic friendship between szu and circe... it's one of the few singlit titles where singapore is truly a backdrop. it doesnt aim to capture the singaporean experience. the grief and complexity of these women really define the book. a really bold debut.