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The Keepers of Stories by Suffian Hakim
4.0
felt like i was taken to another world as i was reading this :") interestingly got me hooked omg i couldnt put this down easily!!! shall round this up to 4/5.
its about a father who brought his two children to a place called anak bumi in order to keep them safe from danger while he disappears to settle the problems getting in their way. in anak bumi, the community practices a storytelling ritual called wayang singa - and most of the chapters break away to tell the stories being represented in this ritual.
its also so interesting to know that this was also written based on the author's childhood experiences, where he shared a room with his grandma and she would tell him stories.
honestly im not really into folklores/myths but this really caught me by surprise when i found it quite an enjoyable read overall. also!!! its easy to understand and follow through which i really appreciate. however, just felt like the stories told kinda break the story flow in certain parts but understand that its also the point of the story, which i probably might need more time to get used to this kind of format.
also felt like there was so much heart to write this book like idk why but i also kinda felt emotional???? it really makes me start to appreciate more books that touch on sacrifices and the importance of family
its about a father who brought his two children to a place called anak bumi in order to keep them safe from danger while he disappears to settle the problems getting in their way. in anak bumi, the community practices a storytelling ritual called wayang singa - and most of the chapters break away to tell the stories being represented in this ritual.
its also so interesting to know that this was also written based on the author's childhood experiences, where he shared a room with his grandma and she would tell him stories.
honestly im not really into folklores/myths but this really caught me by surprise when i found it quite an enjoyable read overall. also!!! its easy to understand and follow through which i really appreciate. however, just felt like the stories told kinda break the story flow in certain parts but understand that its also the point of the story, which i probably might need more time to get used to this kind of format.
also felt like there was so much heart to write this book like idk why but i also kinda felt emotional???? it really makes me start to appreciate more books that touch on sacrifices and the importance of family