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A review by bluepoohreads22
Tale of the Dreamer's Son by Preeta Samarasan
5.0
This book is about a son narrating his story with the backdrop of newly formed Malaysia after independence and the current Malaysia. Hence, the narration alternates between the past and the present.
Some of the things I liked include was the language used. It’s sort of Manglish (Malay mixed with English language). I could associate while reading the book. However, some readers who are not familiar with Malay language may find it a little difficult but there is a glossary page behind provided. That might help things out.
Apart from that, the author seamlessly weaved an eye opening connection between May 13th 1969’s racial riot (that took place in Malaysia) and it’s aftermaths. Also mentions of Ops Lalang which I just heard about when I read the book. That was informative. I wonder why they don’t teach us this while we were in school.
Some of the things I liked include was the language used. It’s sort of Manglish (Malay mixed with English language). I could associate while reading the book. However, some readers who are not familiar with Malay language may find it a little difficult but there is a glossary page behind provided. That might help things out.
Apart from that, the author seamlessly weaved an eye opening connection between May 13th 1969’s racial riot (that took place in Malaysia) and it’s aftermaths. Also mentions of Ops Lalang which I just heard about when I read the book. That was informative. I wonder why they don’t teach us this while we were in school.