The Accidental Malay

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Identity upheaval in Malaysian racial dynamics.

"The Accidental Malay" could be the book for you if you're fascinated by the complex interplay of personal identity and societal expectations. It's not just a peak into Malaysia's cultural and racial policies; it's a deeply personal story about a woman's fight to define herself on her own terms. If you're intrigued by narratives that challenge the status quo and shed light on the intricacies of heritage and ambition, this story will captivate you.

  • Epigram Books Fiction Prize (2022)
  • Singapore Book Award Nominee for Best Literary Work (2023)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Accidental Malay

Regular price $18.90
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ISBN: 9789814984676
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2022-08-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Romance
Goodreads rating: 3.58
(rated by 649 readers)

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Winner of the 2022 Epigram Books Fiction Prize. Jasmine Leong wants to be the next CEO of Phoenix, her family's billion-ringgit company known especially for its bak kwa. But when Jasmine discovers she is actually a Malay Muslim, her newfound identity threatens to upend her life and ambitions. Set in Kuala Lumpur and other areas of Malaysia, The Accidental Malay examines the human cost of a country's racial policies and paints a portrait of a woman unwilling to accept the fate history has designated for her.
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Identity upheaval in Malaysian racial dynamics.

"The Accidental Malay" could be the book for you if you're fascinated by the complex interplay of personal identity and societal expectations. It's not just a peak into Malaysia's cultural and racial policies; it's a deeply personal story about a woman's fight to define herself on her own terms. If you're intrigued by narratives that challenge the status quo and shed light on the intricacies of heritage and ambition, this story will captivate you.

  • Epigram Books Fiction Prize (2022)
  • Singapore Book Award Nominee for Best Literary Work (2023)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.