Tumultuous Singapore history through three intertwined lives
A Different Sky is a captivating novel that vividly depicts the complex and diverse society of Singapore in the early 20th century. The book delves deep into the struggles of three individuals from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, who are united by their quest for identity and belonging. Meira Chand's meticulous attention to historical details, combined with her powerful storytelling, creates a spellbinding narrative that will transport readers to a different time and place. A must-read for anyone interested in Asian history and culture.
ISBN: 9780099546245
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $20.56
Authors:
Meira Chand
Publisher: Vintage UK
Date of Publication: 2011-10-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Historical Fiction
Related Topics:
War
Goodreads rating: 3.77
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Description
A dazzling, sweeping novel telling the history of Singapore through the moving stories of three families whose lives become intertwined Singapore—a trading post where different lives jostle and mix. It is 1927, and three young people are starting to question whether this in-between island can ever truly be their home. Mei Lan comes from a famous Chinese dynasty but yearns to free herself from its stifling traditions; 10-year-old Howard seethes at the indignities heaped on his fellow Eurasians by the colonial British; Raj, fresh off the boat from India, wants only to work hard and become a successful businessman. As the years pass, and World War II sweeps through the east, with the Japanese occupying Singapore, the three are thrown together in unexpected ways, and tested to breaking point. Richly evocative, this novel paints a scintillating panorama of 30 tumultuous years in Singapore's history through the passions and struggles of characters the reader will find it hard to forget.
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Tumultuous Singapore history through three intertwined lives
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