A Close Reading Of Eka Kurniawan’s Suspense-Building In ‘Man Tiger’ – Review
The closing lines of this 2016 Man Booker International Prize-nominated novel by Eka Kurniawan reads: “Marry my mother and she’ll
Read moreThe closing lines of this 2016 Man Booker International Prize-nominated novel by Eka Kurniawan reads: “Marry my mother and she’ll
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Read moreIf there were two very close friends in my life and especially during my childhood, they were: 1) An imaginary
Read moreJoy Luck Club is a movie (based on Amy Tan’s 1989 novel) about the plight of three generations of Chinese
Read moreFirst, my condolences to the family of George Floyd. And may justice be served on those responsible for his death.
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Read moreWatching the Trump-Biden debate that night was quite an experience I had expected to be immersed in. Though a serious
Read moreAugust 31, 2020: Malaysia is celebrating her birthday, undeserving of pomp and pageantry. This is my view of what continues
Read moreI begin this week’s column with a rap. Let us sing along, like it is a Hari Raya/Eid Celebration song.
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