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A review by mobyskine
FLESH: A Southeast Asian Urban Anthology by Terence Toh, Simon Rowe, Angeline Woon, Cassandra Khaw
4.0
I was quite amazed on how each stories actually related to 'flesh', be it in relation to human, animal or fruit even metaphorically it was depicted well. Personal reviews on stories I love most:
If You're Happy and You Know It Clap Your Hands (Teo Yi Han) : love the story telling, the narrator was good in representing the plot, make it fun though the story was actually a bit heart-wrenching. Melodramatic, yet beautifully written. I love this story the most.
The Whole Hog (Terence Toh) : Sorchai and Azura-- the meet again scene was lovely although not in a good nice ambience, but I love how the author make it sweetly suspense and thrilled. How they both reminiscing the past and realizing what both need in life, the ending was expected but I love how the plot goes so smoothly calm with retribution at the end. I actually wanted it more, would be nice if this plot turns into a novel.
He Loves Me... Not (Yeyet Soriano) : "We were three for three-- respect, companionship and great sex." Sensual, yet beautiful, as what Maddie says about Bry. Not a typical love story, a bit twist and aggresive. True meaning of love, sacrifice, family, relationship-- a read that makes me think and wonder. Loving the ending.
The Real-Life Counterpart (Bridgette Ann Rebuca) : a writer who wanted to write about mistresses that willingly made herself into a mistress. Seductively good, I love how the narrator keeps feeding me with her experiences, of which each making you realised the good and bad about a relationship. Whatsoever love game, be it truly in love or acting-- it'll still teach you a lesson or two. "Keep on swiping right, a new game must commence."
The Goodlyf (Kate Osias) : I enjoyed reading this very much. Very edgy, strange and psychotic. I like how the narrator segregating her story into chapters of flashback-- so mysterious, enough to flutter my eagerness about the plot. Eerie ending, but love it.
Haven of Shadows (Shamala Hinrichsen) : a child narrator with a distressing story. I can feel the child struggle and sadness, trauma and pain. That love and attention that she wants, and betrayal from a person she trusted-- this hits me so emotionally I actually quite relieved with the ending.
Brilliant collection though some were just okay. It was enough to give me different sort of excitements, feelings and wonders. Honestly love it.
If You're Happy and You Know It Clap Your Hands (Teo Yi Han) : love the story telling, the narrator was good in representing the plot, make it fun though the story was actually a bit heart-wrenching. Melodramatic, yet beautifully written. I love this story the most.
The Whole Hog (Terence Toh) : Sorchai and Azura-- the meet again scene was lovely although not in a good nice ambience, but I love how the author make it sweetly suspense and thrilled. How they both reminiscing the past and realizing what both need in life, the ending was expected but I love how the plot goes so smoothly calm with retribution at the end. I actually wanted it more, would be nice if this plot turns into a novel.
He Loves Me... Not (Yeyet Soriano) : "We were three for three-- respect, companionship and great sex." Sensual, yet beautiful, as what Maddie says about Bry. Not a typical love story, a bit twist and aggresive. True meaning of love, sacrifice, family, relationship-- a read that makes me think and wonder. Loving the ending.
The Real-Life Counterpart (Bridgette Ann Rebuca) : a writer who wanted to write about mistresses that willingly made herself into a mistress. Seductively good, I love how the narrator keeps feeding me with her experiences, of which each making you realised the good and bad about a relationship. Whatsoever love game, be it truly in love or acting-- it'll still teach you a lesson or two. "Keep on swiping right, a new game must commence."
The Goodlyf (Kate Osias) : I enjoyed reading this very much. Very edgy, strange and psychotic. I like how the narrator segregating her story into chapters of flashback-- so mysterious, enough to flutter my eagerness about the plot. Eerie ending, but love it.
Haven of Shadows (Shamala Hinrichsen) : a child narrator with a distressing story. I can feel the child struggle and sadness, trauma and pain. That love and attention that she wants, and betrayal from a person she trusted-- this hits me so emotionally I actually quite relieved with the ending.
Brilliant collection though some were just okay. It was enough to give me different sort of excitements, feelings and wonders. Honestly love it.