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A review by daphnelee
Mr Low and the Magic of Borneo by Dee Char
3.0
I enjoyed reading this tale set in Borneo, specifically the foothills of Mount KInabalu. The focus is on an indigenous (the Dusun) community and the story is told from the perspective of a young Dusun girl called Bibi. It is 1851 and changes are coming to Borneo, with strangers threatening to disrupt the old ways of life.
Like me, you may be surprised to discover who 'Mr Low' refers to! I certainly didn't expect it, but I enjoyed the way the author works this character into the tale.
I also like how the story provides a window into Dusun cultural and spiritual practices and beliefs. As the author has Kadazan-Dusun heritage, it is fitting that she has chosen to preserve these details by weaving it into an engaging story that will appeal to readers of all ages.
Like me, you may be surprised to discover who 'Mr Low' refers to! I certainly didn't expect it, but I enjoyed the way the author works this character into the tale.
I also like how the story provides a window into Dusun cultural and spiritual practices and beliefs. As the author has Kadazan-Dusun heritage, it is fitting that she has chosen to preserve these details by weaving it into an engaging story that will appeal to readers of all ages.