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A review by barefootmegz
The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan
4.0
Being familiar with only one major Malaysian author, I was worried I might fall into the trap of comparing Vanessa Chan’s work to that of Tan Twan Eng. Having now completed The Storm We Made, I can confirm that although both these authors have penned magnificent historical novels set in Malaysia, Chan offers a distinct reading experience that does not disappoint.
The Storm We Made is a dual-timeline, plot-based novel, juxtaposing one Malaysian family in British-occupied Malaysia, and Japanese-occupied Malaysia. It is the story of the role ordinary persons play, wittingly or not, in major historical events. And it is a novel that does not skimp on the harsh details of what Malaysian people suffered during World War II. As happens so often, I am again appalled by how much is left out in our history classes.
Further addressing family, friendship, and the hold of powerful men over subjugated women, The Storm We Made is a novel you’ve never read before, and one that deserves its spot on your historical fiction shelf.
The Storm We Made is a dual-timeline, plot-based novel, juxtaposing one Malaysian family in British-occupied Malaysia, and Japanese-occupied Malaysia. It is the story of the role ordinary persons play, wittingly or not, in major historical events. And it is a novel that does not skimp on the harsh details of what Malaysian people suffered during World War II. As happens so often, I am again appalled by how much is left out in our history classes.
Further addressing family, friendship, and the hold of powerful men over subjugated women, The Storm We Made is a novel you’ve never read before, and one that deserves its spot on your historical fiction shelf.