Chan skilfully weaves the different perspectives of a family torn apart by colonialism, occupation and betrayal in this hugely satisfying novel Set in Malaysia between 1935 and 1945, Vanessa Chan's impressive and assured debut offers a little-told perspective on a turbulent period of history. Inspired by her own grandparents' experiences under British colonial rule and Japanese occupation during the second world war, Chan - who lives in the US - captures the hope and the hardships of this extrao...
The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan review - rich Malaysian second world war saga
The Guardian - 14 Jan 2024 15:00
Chan skilfully weaves the different perspectives of a family torn apart by colonialism, occupation and betrayal in this hugely satisfying novel Set in Malaysia between 1935 and 1945, Vanessa Chan's impressive and assured debut offers a little-told perspective on a turbulent period of history. Inspired by her own grandparents' experiences under British colonial rule and Japanese occupation during the second world war, Chan - who lives in the US - captures the hope and the hardships of this extrao...
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